PRN Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$60/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

Job DetailsJob Location: CO- Windsor - Windsor, CO 80550Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: Doctorate DegreeSalary Range: $40.00 - $60.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareRocky Mountain Physical Therapy is currently looking for a Float Licensed Physical Therapist to provide vacation, sick and maternity/paternity leave coverages for our 7 offices over Northern Colorado/Denver Metro area.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and invests in our Core Values: Empathy, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, and a Commitment-driven worth ethic. We offer benefits, a great work-life balance and rewarding work environment.

The Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy team strives to provide the best individualized patient care in Northern Colorado; and has been recognized as the top outpatient PT practice for the last 4 years. We are one of the fastest growing physical therapy companies in Colorado and we encourage you to grow with us!

As a Physical Therapist you will Evaluate and Treat patients with temporary and/or long-term physical disabilities. You will create personalized patient care plans that encompass pain relief, restore function, and promote healing.

You will be responsible for maintaining and adhering to all local and federal compliance requirements. Provide direct supervision and communication with physical therapy assistants, and Clinical Directors. A full job description can be provided upon request.

Job Type: Part-Time or PRN Pay: $40.00 - $60.00/hr based on experience Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Healthcare Setting: Clinic Outpatient Private practice Rehabilitation Center Medical specialties: Orthopedics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Sports Medicine Work Location: In person Qualifications

Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Team oriented. Experience with pediatric patients At least two years of clinical experience, preferred New grads are welcome Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.

Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Colorado. A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position. A person who can meet the physical and mental demand level of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY: Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally: Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from Floor to waist Waist to shoulder Shoulder to overhead Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’ Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50# Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140#

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities by creating personalized care plans for pain relief and healing. Provide direct supervision to physical therapy assistants and ensure adherence to local and federal compliance requirements.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved program and licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Colorado. Preferred candidates have at least two years of clinical experience and experience with pediatric patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningFunctional RestorationCompliance ManagementPediatric CareInterpersonal Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (454 salary observations; 1,186 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
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 Windsor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$509k
Typical market rent
$2,186/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
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.

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

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