Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$33-$39/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
Boulder Post Acute is Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)!
Schedule: PRN
Come join the amazing Boulder Post Acute team! Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of our senior population by providing excellent care? If your answer is yes, then our team is eager to meet you. You will enjoy an environment where you can truly get to know your patients and other team members. We'd love for you to join our team of caring, compassionate staff members.
What to Expect
Provide physical therapy services within scope of practice
Why Boulder Post Acute?
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k with match (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
- Sick Leave
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
- Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
- Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidates
- Current, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license - required
- Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- LTC/SNF experience a plus!
Rate Range: $33- $39/hour
Ready to Make a Difference?
After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Andrea, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-967-7787, calendly.com
Join us at Boulder Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to residents within the scope of practice. Collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Must hold a current, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license. Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (523 salary observations; 1,322 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $69k–$81k | Physical Therapy median $70k (middle half $70k–$80k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $94k median in Colorado | $94k nationally (about the same)523 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 453 active | 21,403 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment484 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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$32-$40/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Boulder
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $964k
- Typical market rent
- $2,435/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 105.2
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.