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Englewood, Colorado

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $90.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Douglas County North - Englewood, CO 80112Position Type: Independent ContractorSalary Range: $90.00 - $90.00 HourlyAnticipated start date is August 24th, 2026 Position Purpose The Physical Therapist provides school-based physical therapy services as an independent contractor to support students with disabilities or physical challenges in accessing their educational environment.

Through collaboration with educators and families, along with appropriate accommodations, adaptive equipment, and ongoing progress monitoring, the Physical Therapist helps students build the mobility and independence needed to participate fully in school programming. Job

Duties

Evaluate Students' Physical Abilities: Assess students with disabilities or physical challenges to determine their needs. Develop and attend Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Create and implement IEPs for students requiring physical therapy, in collaboration with educators and parents.

Provide Direct Therapy Services: Deliver hands-on therapy sessions to improve students' mobility, strength, coordination, and overall physical function. Monitor and Track Progress: Regularly assess students' progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.

Consult with Staff and Teachers: Advise teachers and other staff on modifications and accommodations to support students' physical needs in the classroom.

Educate Students and Families: Provide training and resources to students, families, and staff on exercises, strategies, and equipment to support physical development. Recommend and Fit Adaptive Equipment: Suggest and help fit students with assistive devices, such as walkers or wheelchairs, as needed.

Ensure Accessibility: Work with the school district to ensure that facilities are accessible to all students, including those with physical disabilities. Document Services Provided: Keep detailed records of therapy sessions, student progress, and communications with parents and staff.

Qualifications

Qualifications Must possess a valid, active Physical Therapist license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Successful completion of a physical therapy program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Must have a Special Services Provider (SSP) license from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Must carry your own professional and general liability.

This will be an independent contractor (1099) position and will you to have your own personal business entity, such as a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC), or a Sole Proprietorship, to contract with our school.

Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Fast-paced environment, employee must be flexibly in responding to request from staff or students.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. *Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist provides school-based therapy services to students with disabilities to improve their mobility and independence. They collaborate with educators and families to develop IEPs, monitor progress, and ensure the educational environment is accessible.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Colorado Physical Therapist license and a Special Services Provider (SSP) license from the Colorado Department of Education. The role requires an independent contractor status with a personal business entity and professional liability insurance.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student assessmentMobility trainingAdaptive equipment fittingDocumentationSpecial education support

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (443 salary observations; 1,132 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Englewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$1,861/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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