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Denver, Colorado

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$37/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

At Atlas Physical Therapy, it is our mission to provide outstanding orthopedic, sports medicine, and pelvic health physical therapy and rehabilitation to the greater Denver Metro area to keep Coloradans active, healthy, and doing what they love to do. As outdoor enthusiasts, we understand the comprehensive health benefits that the Colorado lifestyle provides and wish to aid all who want to continue enjoying it to do so with optimal health and performance.

  • Location: Denver, CO
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Hours: Flexible
  • Compensation Range: $30.00 – $37.00 per hour

Job Description

Atlas Physical Therapy is growing again! We are looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our busy, fun, and high-energy orthopedic clinic.

In this role, you will work closely with our fantastic team seeing a diverse orthopedic population, primarily focused on orthopedic conditions, sports medicine, a heavy spine population, and patients aged 15–45, along with pelvic floor support.

We offer an incredible workplace culture with opportunities for high-level mentorship from four highly experienced therapists, professional development, and long-term growth.

  • Qualifications & Preferences
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the State of Colorado
  • Experience or strong interest in orthopedic and sports medicine populations
  • Interest or exposure to pelvic floor therapy is a strong plus
  • Manual therapy experience preferred
  • Dry needling knowledge/interest is a strong bonus
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and keeping Coloradans active
  • Additional Information

Employee Perks and Rewards

  • Con Ed and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Incentive Bonuses
  • Structured New Grad Mentorship

Leadership and Professional Development Programs

Learn directly from seasoned PT's who are certified in Dry needling, Pelvic Floor, TPI, Manual Therapy, and more!

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term, Long-Term, and Disability Insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible spending and Health Savings accounts
  • PTO and Holidays
  • On-site gym
  • Referral program

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide orthopedic, sports medicine, and pelvic floor physical therapy to a diverse patient population. They will work collaboratively with a team of experienced therapists to deliver high-quality patient care and rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Colorado. Experience or a strong interest in orthopedic, sports medicine, and pelvic floor therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationSpine rehabilitationClinical assessmentRehabilitation planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (643 salary observations; 1,183 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 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
Listed pay$62k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $70k (middle half $64k–$72k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Colorado vs national$93k median in Colorado$94k nationally (−1%)643 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado468 active21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$75k
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$75k-80k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
90%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About US Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Garden City, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Con Ed and Tuition Reimbursement
Incentive Bonuses
Structured New Grad Mentorship
Leadership and Professional Development
401(k) Matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

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