PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Boulder, CO
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Physical Therapist jobs in Boulder, CO
The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Boulder. The federal per diem for travel assignments in Boulder is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Boulder.
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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1 more open role from employers in Boulder. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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- Overall prices in Boulder run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 57% above the U.S. average (index 157.0).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Travel assignment per diem in Boulder
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $149 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,603 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,839 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Physical Therapist roles in Colorado
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Boulder as they open.
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
Banner Health · Sterling, CO
$41.73–$69.55/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO
$41.14–$67.88/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$85k–$105k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist
BrightSpring Health Services · Fort Collins, CO
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Outpatient Physical Therapist (4, 10 Hour Days, Including Every Saturday)
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$39.23–$60.81/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physical Therapist
BrightSpring Health Services · Denver, CO
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in Boulder
CMS lists 1 hospital in Boulder, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield, CO | 12 mi | — | 78,323 |
| Longmont, CO | 13 mi | — | 99,818 |
| Westminster, CO | 14 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Arvada, CO | 14 mi | — | 121,873 |
| Thornton, CO | 18 mi | — | 146,689 |
| Lakewood, CO | 24 mi | — | 156,868 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Colorado · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Colorado
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Boulder
Boulder city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
Where do physical therapists work in Boulder?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Boulder, led by Boulder Community Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Boulder as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Boulder?
The federal per diem benchmark in Boulder is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Boulder?
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Your PT pay reportBoulder, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO · 2 postings$54.51/ hr$41–$68
- BrightSpring Health ServicesFORT COLLINS, CO · 3 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
- Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 3 postings$52.00/ hr$39–$70
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 3 postings$50.02/ hr$39–$61
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$52.00High$65
15 PT postings with published pay in Colorado, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$41.73–$69.55/ hour
- Physical TherapistPer diem$41.14–$67.88/ hour
+ 13 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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