Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - FT | Denver LTACH

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$38/hr

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Job Description

We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.

At PAM Health, we care for chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. PAM Health has over 80 hospital locations and employs over 11,000 people across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the highest level of compassionate care ensuring the best possible outcome for our patients.

  • What can we offer you as a full-time employee?
  • Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
  • Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
  • Life and Disability insurance benefits
  • Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
  • Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
  • Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
  • Personal Travel Discounts
  • 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
  • Generous Paid Benefit Time

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Physical Therapist, will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy in the PAM Health System.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities.

Qualifications

Education and Training

PTA license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.

Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.

Pay Range

USD $29.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.

About PAM Health

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states.

PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves.

Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels.

Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program.

Please take a moment to visit us online at pamhealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.

  • Application window is anticipated to close a minimum of 7 days after posting.
  • Our Benefits-at-a-Glance: Please visit pamhealthcareers.com

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningInpatient hospital careClinical documentationRehabilitationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (636 salary observations; 1,169 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Denver

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, PA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
Life and Disability insurance benefits
Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings