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Inpatient | Physical Therapist Assistant

GHR HealthcareLakewood, COTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Physical Therapist Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 28, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$27.00
Weekly
$1,080
Yearly (full-time)
$56,160
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $27.00/hour — 13% below the median for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Colorado ($31.16/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Colorado right now

  • 10 open Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Colorado from 6 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $50.14/hour, median $44.25/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Colorado: $31.16/hour ($64,813/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($45.45/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Rehabilitation Contract in Lakewood, Colorado

Lakewood, Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) contract opportunity supporting home health rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and individualized treatment plans. Join a collaborative rehabilitation team and work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, function, and independence while contributing to strong clinical outcomes, accurate documentation, and coordinated follow-up care. Lakewood offers an attractive setting near the foothills west of Denver, with convenient access to parks, trails, and the region’s vibrant metropolitan amenities.

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,040-$1,120
  • Location: Lakewood, Colorado, near Denver
  • Healthcare Setting: Home health rehabilitation
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Shift Duration: 8 hours
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 28, 2027
  • Contract Duration: Approximately 16 weeks
  • Engagement: Contract-to-hire opportunity
  • Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Requirements

  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or authorization to practice in Colorado
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), preferably in home health or rehabilitation
  • Ability to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Strong communication, organization, and patient-care skills
  • Ability to complete timely and accurate clinical, electronic health record, and billing documentation
  • Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional conduct, and applicable healthcare regulatory standards
  • Ability to meet the expected productivity standard and work the designated Monday-Friday schedule

Physical Therapist Assistant Responsibilities

  • Provide rehabilitative care in accordance with each patient’s individualized Plan of Treatment
  • Implement therapeutic interventions and activities prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the healthcare team
  • Support the selection and use of adaptive equipment to promote patient safety, mobility, and functional independence
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other members of the care team to coordinate rehabilitation services and follow-up needs
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation in accordance with APTA and applicable regulatory standards
  • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and maintain a high standard of patient-centered physical therapy care
  • Complete billing-related documentation accurately and within required timeframes

Apply now for this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in Lakewood, Colorado, and join a collaborative home health rehabilitation team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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