Licensed Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$52/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
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$108k | Physical 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 power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 453 active | 21,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 33% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment485 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,914 in the last 30 days | 4,135 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 |
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