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Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy
Fort Collins, Colorado

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.5-$30.28/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: CO- Central Ft Collins - Fort Collins, CO 80525Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeSalary Range: $24.50 - $30.28 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareNew Grads Welcome *up to $12,000.00 Sign on/Relocation Bonus* We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant in our Central Ft Collins clinic, who is self-motivated and invests in our Core Values: Empathy, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, and a Commitment-driven worth ethic.

We offer benefits, a great work-life balance and rewarding work environment The Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy team strives to provide the best individualized patient care in Northern Colorado; and has been recognized as the top outpatient PT practice for the last 4 years.

We are one of the fastest growing physical therapy companies in Colorado and we encourage you to grow with us!

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient centered treatment under the supervision of a licensed PT; and coordinating patient care with the Physical Therapist and Clinical Director.

You will also instruct the patients, caregivers, and family members on skills/exercise techniques of the physical therapy treatment. A full job description can be provided upon request.

Job Type: Full-time – Non-Exempt - $$ Pay: $24.50 - $30.28/hr based on experience Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5pm; depending on the shift 8hr or 10hr Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Other Supplemental Insurances Healthcare setting: Clinic Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Medical specialties: Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Oriented Graduate of an associate degree/two-year Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Education Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Colorado Two years of clinical experience preferred but not required New grads are welcome A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY: Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally: Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from Floor to waist Waist to shoulder Shoulder to overhead Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’ Pushing---routinely loads of 5-150# on casters, runners or pulleys Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50# Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140#

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Coordinate care with the clinical team and instruct patients and their families on exercise techniques.

Requirements

Must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and possess a valid Colorado license. Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet physical demand requirements are essential.

Key Skills

Exercise instructionInterpersonal skillsTeamworkClinical documentationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (454 salary observations; 1,186 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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 ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Rocky Mountain Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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$65k
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
91%
Sign-on bonus
27% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance