Travel Therapy Jobs in Colorado
ProTherapy Staffing has 3 active travel therapy assignments in Colorado — including 3 PT positions. All positions include tax-free housing stipends, CEU reimbursement, and 24/7 recruiter support.
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Travel Therapy in Colorado
Colorado is a popular travel therapy destination with consistent demand across Denver metro, Colorado Springs, and the mountain resort communities. Our active Colorado inventory typically runs 6+ assignments, with stronger pipeline activity during peak ski season due to orthopedic rehab demand.
Current pay snapshot
Across active Colorado inventory, median weekly rates run $2,250 for PT, $2,100 for OT, and $2,050 for SLP. PTAs and COTAs typically see $1,650 median. Denver metro and resort-adjacent communities lead pay; smaller mountain markets often surface premium rates for shorter contracts during high season.
License compact status
Colorado is an active PT Compact member, actively issuing and accepting compact privileges. Colorado has enacted OT Compact and ASLP-IC legislation but is not yet issuing privileges for either — those still require full state licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Top markets right now
Active openings cluster in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and resort communities including Vail, Steamboat, and Aspen during their respective peak seasons. Setting mix favors skilled nursing and outpatient, with seasonal rehabilitation hospital and orthopedic clinic demand in mountain communities.
Tax and stipend considerations
Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax, with no local income taxes. Cost of living is high in Denver metro and resort areas; mid-size Colorado cities like Pueblo and Greeley offer significantly more favorable cost-of-living math. Stipend planning matters more than usual in resort markets where short-term housing can be expensive.
What makes Colorado distinctive
Colorado combines PT Compact membership with one of the most lifestyle-driven traveler markets in the country. The seasonal rhythm — ski season orthopedic demand, summer outdoor injury clinics — creates timing-specific opportunities that reward planning. For therapists who want to combine travel work with outdoor recreation, Colorado delivers consistently.
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