Physical Therapist
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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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked 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 living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 441 active | 21,498 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 35% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment474 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,629 in the last 30 days | 4,307 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 |
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.
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