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Bear Creek Senior Living
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Licensed Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Posting Details

Position: Licensed Physical Therapist

Community: Bear Creek Senior Living

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Employment Type: Part-Time / PRN — note PRN in body if applicable]

Pay Range: $45.00-$52.00/ hour

Schedule: Variable

About the Role

We are seeking a part-time/PRN] Physical Therapist to join our therapy team at Bear Creek Senior Living in Colorado Springs, CO. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with residents in a skilled nursing environment to improve strength, mobility, and quality of life. You will partner with an interdisciplinary team to deliver personalized rehabilitative care that helps residents regain independence and return to the activities they love.

Why Stellar Living

“Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees.” — Evrett Benton, Chairman of the Board

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further. Founded in 2012, Stellar Senior Living is a privately owned, family-run company and a leading provider of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across the Western United States. We continue to grow and are seeking top talent to grow with us.

Bear Creek Senior Living is one of Stellar's most vibrant communities — a place full of fun, family, and opportunities to serve. Our therapy team is integral to the care experience we provide every day.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay: $45-$52.00 per hour
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education support
  • Employee meal program and additional voluntary benefits
  • A growing company with real opportunities for advancement

What You’LL Do

As a Physical Therapist at Bear Creek, you will:

  • Deliver personalized rehabilitative therapy to residents in our skilled nursing setting
  • Evaluate residents, develop individualized plans of care, and adjust treatment as goals progress
  • Guide patients through tailored exercises to enhance mobility, balance, and strength
  • Track and document progress to inform care plans and support MDS/Medicare requirements
  • Educate residents and their families on therapy goals, safety, and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team — nursing, OT, SLP, and physicians
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive treatment environment
  • Stay current through ongoing training and professional development

What We’RE Looking For

  • Active Colorado Physical Therapist license (required)
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • 1+ year of experience preferred
  • New grads welcome
  • Skilled nursing or post-acute experience a plus
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Compassionate, team-oriented approach to resident care

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stellar Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, residents, and applicants.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work ACT

Pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected compensation range for this position is $45.00-$52.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; company-sponsored training, development, and tuition reimbursement; employee meal program; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and hours worked.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will deliver personalized rehabilitative therapy to residents in a skilled nursing setting to improve strength, mobility, and independence. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and document progress according to Medicare requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Colorado Physical Therapist license and a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. While 1+ year of experience is preferred, new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility trainingBalance trainingStrength trainingMDS complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSafety protocols

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (519 salary observations; 1,318 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$108kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $80k–$106k)891 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Colorado vs national$93k median in Colorado$94k nationally (−1%)519 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado453 active21,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Physical Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment485 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,914 in the last 30 days4,135 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 24 employers
5
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
9
$140k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
16%
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist

Elite Care Management · Merrillville, Indiana

$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Essex County)

$70-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bear Creek Senior Living

Hospitality
Midvale, Utah
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education support
Employee meal program
Additional voluntary benefits

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
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 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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