Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN
How this pay compares
This posting states $49.67–$79.47 an hour. Open physical therapist jobs in Colorado post a median of $51 an hour, the middle half $48.50–$54.78, across 89 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Physical therapists employed in Colorado earn a median of $49.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Medicare rating of Aspen Valley Hospital District
Medicare gives Aspen Valley Hospital District no star rating (Jul 2026). 83% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Colorado hospitals by rating.
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Licensed in another state?
Colorado issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Colorado license, $95 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Colorado license, apply to the Colorado State Physical Therapy Board (Division of Professions and Occupations) for a license by endorsement: what Colorado asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Colorado requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Colorado State Physical Therapy Board (Division of Professions and Occupations).
- An endorsement applicant attests to graduation from an accredited (or substantially equivalent) program, passage of the NPTE and a clean practice history, submits verification from every jurisdiction where a license was ever held, proves at least one year of current licensure in a substantially similar scope of practice, and submits fingerprints for CBI and FBI criminal history checks.
- Staying active: Licenses renew on a two-year cycle; after the first renewal, physical therapists complete a self-assessment, a learning plan and at least 30 hours of professional development activities per period, at least 20 of them in educational coursework, fellowships or residencies.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Colorado · Every state's rule
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
We are currently hiring for a PRN Physical Therapist within the Physical Therapy department here at Aspen Valley Health.
Work Shift:
Rotating - 10 Hours
Compensation Range:
$49.67 - $79.47 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!
The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
- Unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
- 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatment. Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
This Position Offers:
As a PRN employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.
Environment and Culture:
Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.
"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy
"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa
“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana
It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!
This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.
From Aspen Valley Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Aspen Valley Health hires nurses, front-office staff and imaging techs in Aspen, Colorado.
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