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Eugene, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Full-Time - Avamere Riverpark of Eugene

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Passionate and purposeful In-House Therapy Team!

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Status: Full-time

Location: Avamere Riverpark of Eugene - 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401

Apply now at TeamAvamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/]

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.  Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington.

Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care.  At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members.  If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant interested in Full-time, Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule Options
  • One Full-time Status Option (30 or 40-hour workweek) Will consider a Part-Time position available.
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team
  • Provides timely written documentation per facility and department

Requirements

  • Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations
  • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development
  • Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum
  • Must be licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Oregon
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently
  • Must have a current and active CPR/BLS Certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Treatment Plan ImplementationCommunicationClinical Skills DevelopmentProfessional Skills DevelopmentRegulatory Requirements KnowledgePatient Status ReportingMultitasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Full-Time - Avamere Riverpark of Eugene at Avamere a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (172 salary observations; 549 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

2
<$75k
1
$76k
2
$80k-85k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
1
7-8
3
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$36.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$28-$34/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k
Typical market rent
$1,806/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k Plan with Matching
Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule Options
Employee Assistance Program