Travel PT, OT and SLP Jobs in Colorado
The 2 travel PT contracts open in Colorado today pay $2,190 a week gross, and the 2 travel OT contracts pay $2,130; every listing below shows its city, setting and start date. Colorado issues PT Compact privileges, so a PT or PTA with an eligible home-state license can work here on a privilege.
ProTherapy Staffing has 5 open travel therapy contracts in Colorado — including 2 PT, 2 OT, 1 COTA positions. Every position comes with stipends that are non-taxable when you meet the IRS tax-home rules, an unlimited CEU subscription, and a recruiter you can text.
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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.
Current pay snapshot
No discipline in Colorado has the 5 open contracts a published median needs (pay data as of 2026-10-05). Every listing on this page shows its own weekly pay. See travel PT pay in Colorado for the full breakdown.
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.
Physical therapists can check which states issue PT Compact privileges, and anyone new to travel therapy can start with the travel therapy guide.
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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