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Golden, Colorado

Physical Therapist: North Boulder PT/Golden

Physical Therapist 8.2 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88k-$101k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About North Boulder Physical Therapy

For over 40 years, North Boulder Physical Therapy has served the Boulder and Northwest Denver community. Locally owned since 2019 and building on that legacy rather than reinventing it. With four locations (Boulder, Golden, Westminster, Superior) and services spanning manual therapy, sports rehab, dry needling, and post-surgical recovery, patients get comprehensive, evidence-based care close to home.

What sets NBPT apart is the team behind it: therapists with unlimited access to continuing education, guided by values like winning together, owning mistakes, and giving back. The result is a clinic built to be the new standard in outpatient care.

You'll join a team where mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth are part of the job. Our clinics consistently rank in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes, in a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Compensation Package

This position starts at $85,000–$100,600 annually, with a bonus structure that rewards the work you put in. Base salary depends on experience, and top performers can add $15,000 or more per year. We promote real, significant earning potential.

  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days
  • 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure
  • $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
  • 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested
  • $12,500 Fellowship reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance available

Who We’re Looking For

  • We’re looking for a PT who is passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally. Ideal candidates have:
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program

Licensed or Eligible for Licensure in Colorado

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities
  • Current CPR certification

Where Great Clinicians Go Further

At North Boulder Physical Therapy you’ll get more than a paycheck. You’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:

Clinical autonomy: Make real decisions about patient care

Mentorship & Professional Growth

New Grad Mentoring program with strategic case load build-up

Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications. Design your career, following your passions.

  • Leadership opportunities: Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles
  • Supportive culture: Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients
  • Work-life balance: Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO
  • Lifestyle advantage: Live and play in Colorado, surrounded by hiking, skiing, fishing, and biking
  • Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life

There are physical therapy jobs, and then there are physical therapy careers in places people love to live. Boulder needs no sell; the Flatirons, Pearl Street, Chautauqua Park, world-class road cycling, 300 days of sunshine, Rocky Mountain National Park 45 minutes away. You already know what it means.

And with clinics in Westminster, Golden, and Superior, North Boulder PT gives you Boulder County lifestyle access from wherever makes sense for you. Live where you want. Work where you've always wanted to be.

The Physical Therapy Career You Want

  • You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:
  • Evaluating patients and creating individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
  • Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
  • Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
  • Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
  • Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology
  • Physical Requirements

You’ll Need To

  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly
  • Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Boulder Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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  • Learn more at northboulderpt.com

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate patients and design individualized, evidence-based treatment plans including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. They are also responsible for educating patients on recovery, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado. Strong communication skills and current CPR certification are required, while new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 80% 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)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist: North Boulder PT/Golden at Health & Rehab Solutions a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 27 employers

12
<$95k
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$95k-110k
14
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
Relocation assistance
14% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Golden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$775k≈ 8.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,205/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Unlimited continuing education funds plus $500 travel stipend
17 days of PTO in year one
$10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years
401(k) with employer match immediately vested
$12,500 Fellowship reimbursement
Relocation assistance available
Flexible scheduling