Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$75–$85 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Signing bonus

About Us

First Light Home Care is a dedicated home health care agency committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our therapy team and ensure excellence in patient care, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Are you looking for supplemental income? Are you seeking flexibility? Join our dynamic team here at FirstLight Home Care, where you can achieve both! Our clients are in their homes, allowing you to schedule visits that fit seamlessly with your current schedule and availability. Plus, we can assign you clients that are conveniently located near you! Get ready for a career brimming with endless learning, growth, and inspiration!

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • 2-years experience
  • Certified by the National Board for Certification
  • Active Physical Therapist state license
  • CPR Certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Experience working with the elderly and homecare
  • Capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone
  • Up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conducting patient evaluations & assessments to determine the appropriate treatment plan
  • Developing and implementing individualized treatment programs based on patient needs and goals
  • Administering therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve strength, range of motion, and mobility
  • Providing manual therapy techniques such as trigger point therapy to address pain and muscle tension
  • Educating patients on proper body mechanics and exercises for home exercise programs
  • Monitoring and documenting patient progress throughout the course of treatment
  • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients
  • Adhering to all legal, ethical, and professional guidelines in the provision of physical therapy services

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Experience

Home care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Physical Therapy License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Driver's License (Required)
  • Work Location: On the road

This position offers competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. If you are a compassionate provider with a commitment to excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

  • Job Types: Part-time, PRN
  • Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: 2 – 15 per week

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient evaluations to develop and implement individualized treatment programs focused on strength and mobility. Provide manual therapy and educate patients on proper body mechanics while documenting progress and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an active state license and a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include 2 years of home care experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationElderly Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (496 salary observations; 1,221 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Colorado vs national$92k median in Colorado$94k nationally (−2%)496 state / 11,898 national salary observations
Cost of livingColorado index 103.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado441 active21,498 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onColorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment474 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,629 in the last 30 days4,307 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at FirstLight Home Care of Colorado Springs a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 25 employers
6
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
11
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
15%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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FirstLight Home Care of Colorado Springs logo

About FirstLight Home Care of Colorado Springs

Home Health Care Services
Cincinnati, OH
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Mileage Reimbursement
Signing Bonus

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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