Pays $35.00/Hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$70k (28 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem inpatient rehab PTA. $35/hr. Johnstown, CO.
Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab in Johnstown, Colorado, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35/hr.
- Health insurance
- Wellness programs
- Retention programs
- Recognition programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Inpatient Rehab.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans and performs physical therapy procedures under the direction of a physical therapist. They are responsible for recording patient responses to treatment and reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (639 salary observations; 903 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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