--- title: Physical Therapy Assistant description: Physical Therapy Assistant at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-therapy-assistant-at-spanish-peaks-regional-health-center-and-veterans-community-living-center-01a0b3c5-59d3-703b-b35d-15dd7f92d4d7 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center as Physical Therapy Assistant in Walsenburg, CO. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y6hm7t.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center | | **Location** | Walsenburg, CO | | **Salary** | $28.46/hr - $39.88/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $67,000 – $78,000 a year (median $72,000). ## Description **Join Our Rehabilitation Team!** Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center (SPRHC/VCLC) is looking for a compassionate and motivated **Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)** to join our Rehabilitation Services team in beautiful Southern Colorado. If you are looking for more than just a job and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, we would love to have you join our team! At SPRHC/VCLC, you have the opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and a supportive rehabilitation team. Our therapists provide care in a variety of settings. **Pay Range:** $28.46-$39.88 per hour based on experience and qualifications Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist to provide quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include: - Providing therapeutic treatments according to the patient's plan of care - Helping patients improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and independence - Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities - Monitoring patient progress and response to treatment - Communicating patient needs and progress with the Physical Therapist and healthcare team - Developing positive relationships with patients and their families - Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals - Maintaining accurate and timely documentation We are looking for someone who is: - A graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program - Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in Colorado - CPR/BLS certified or willing to obtain certification - Compassionate and patient-focused - Dependable and professional - A strong communicator - A team player who enjoys working with others - Interested in making a difference in a rural community **Minimum Required Education/Experience**: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. Hold a Hold a current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license. **Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills**: • Ability to maintain an efficient work schedule with a high level of productivity. • Ability to utilize problem-solving skills to work with patients, families, staff members and other team members to aid in providing high quality care. • Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Possesses advanced active listening skills, including seeking clarification when in doubt and requesting feedback when needed. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration. **Note**: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted. **Necessary Special Requirements**: Must obtain annual flu and Covid-19 vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to tuberculosis screening process. **Licenses or Certificates**: Valid Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant license. **Benefits**: All Employees are eligible for: · Employee Assistance Program · 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment) Full and part-time positions are eligible for: · Medical benefits including telehealth options · Dental and vision benefits · Basic life insurance and AD&D (employer paid) · Supplemental Life/AD&D · Paid Time Off · Short-term disability (employer paid) · Critical Illness Insurance · Accident Insurance · Identity protection · Cafeteria Meal Discount · Cafeteria Meal Payroll Deduction · Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify) *If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.* ## Skills - Active Listening - Balance Sheet - Surveillance - Physical Therapy Assistant Certification - Teamwork - Office Equipment - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Basic Life Support - Cameras - Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) License - Immunization Administration - Therapeutic Exercise - Care Planning - Communication - Vaccination - Tuberculosis (Tb) Testing ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Therapy Assistant & Aide jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Physical Therapist Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/therapy-assistants-and-aides/physical-therapist-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385440 jobs - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)