PRN Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: CO- Windsor - Windsor, CO
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Education Level: Doctorate Degree
- Salary Range: $40.00 - $60.00Hourly
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Health Care, Rocky 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 to create personalized care plans that promote healing and restore function. Provide direct supervision to physical therapy assistants and maintain compliance with local and federal regulations.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid Colorado license. At least two years of clinical experience is preferred, and candidates must be capable of meeting specific physical demand requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,256 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $86k–$105k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 475 active | 21,480 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment506 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,256 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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