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Thornton, Colorado

Physical Therapist- Part-Time

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$52/hr

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Skylake Post Acute is Hiring a Physical Therapist!

Schedule: Part-Time or PRN

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? At Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. As one of the largest skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in Colorado, we pride ourselves on being the top choice for rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

What to Expect

Evaluate patients, create comprehensive treatment plans, and provide physical therapy treatments.

Why Skylake 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 Colorado Physical Therapist License
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program by APTA & CAPTE
  • Experience in providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.
  • Rate Range: $45 - $52/ 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, https://calendly.com/andrea-johnson-pacs/15min

Join us at Skylake 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

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and provide direct physical therapy treatments. They are expected to provide high-quality care within a skilled nursing facility environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered Colorado Physical Therapist License and be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program. Experience in post-acute or long-term care settings is preferred, along with the ability to pass criminal and CAPS background checks.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPost-acute Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 25 employers

5
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
72%
401k / retirement match
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$68-$74/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

$60-$70/hr
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) *$1,500 in Hiring Bonuses!

$60-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Thornton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Healthcare Benefits (Vision & Dental) - Full-time only
401k with Match - Full-time only
Paid Time Off - Full-time only
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities