Physical Therapist Fill-In
Listed compensation
$71K–$87K /yr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Fill In Physical Therapist - Salem and Surrounding Areas
Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a role with flexibility and variety?
We are hiring a Fill-In Physical Therapist to provide coverage for clinics across Salem and surrounding areas, stepping in when team members are out on vacation or sick leave. This role offers adaptable hours to fit your schedule and the potential to transition into a part-time or full-time position if you’re seeking a long-term role.
Why Clinicians Love Therapeutic Associates...
At Therapeutic Associates, we do things a little differently. Here are a few additional ways we set ourselves apart from others in the industry:
Owned by Physical Therapists. Our company is owned and operated by physical therapists, which means patient care is always prioritized over profit. This commitment ensures that you can focus on what you do best—delivering high-quality care to your patients.
Career Path to Shareholder. We believe in investing in our employees and their future. Our career path includes the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company, allowing you to have a direct impact on the direction and success of our organization.
Best-in-Industry Mentorship Program. Our mentorship program is designed to provide unparalleled support and growth opportunities. Participants receive 80 hours of one-on-one time with a seasoned physical therapist who has been highly trained to mentor others. This hands-on guidance will help you develop your skills and advance your career.
APTA Accredited Residency Program. Residents in our program receive the full regular salary, ensuring you are fairly compensated for your dedication and hard work. If you choose to stay with our company for 2 years after completing the residency, the program is entirely free. Upon successful completion of the residency, you will earn both the COMT and OCS certifications, significantly enhancing your professional credentials.
PT Cohort Program PT Cohort is a two-year program designed to connect, develop, and elevate our physical therapists. From day one, you’ll dive into collaborative learning, curated mentorship, and a roadmap unique to your career path.
Collaboration and Care Team Model. Opportunity to work within a care team that provides support, where you can ask questions and learn from your peers both within individual clinics and across the organization. We strive for focused attention on each patient’s journey toward positive health and wellness through shared decision making, concurrently maximizing each therapist’s skills, knowledge, and experience.
How You Will Make an Impact
Providing education and counseling to patient/family regarding treatments and goals, potential safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice.
Evaluating physical and functional status, as well as cognitive, psychological, and perceptual ability to determine the patient’s capabilities to function (safely).
Documenting all evaluations, treatment, and coordination of care contacts via appropriate facility policies.
Independently managing own case load to maximize effectiveness of overall care plan.
Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
Supporting special projects and other designated activities as assigned in support of TAI’s mission and core values.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
- What you will need to bring to the table
- Physical Therapist license OR anticipated completion of DPT coursework and exams within 6 months.
- Commitment to top quality patient care.
- Eagerness to develop your skills and support your team members as they develop their skills.
Therapeutic Associates Inc. (TAI) is a company that strives to ensure that all people belong in our spaces and have opportunities for growth because we believe that diversity in our team makes us outstanding.
Therefore, TAI hires, promotes, and terminates with equitable practices where discrimination and harassment are unacceptable based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This includes but is not limited to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, citizenship, weight, marital status..
Key Responsibilities
Provide fill-in physical therapy coverage for clinics in the Salem area during staff absences. Responsibilities include evaluating patient functional status, documenting care, and managing individual case loads to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Requires a Physical Therapist license or the anticipated completion of DPT coursework and exams within six months. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to top-quality patient care and a desire for professional skill development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 53% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (314 salary observations; 690 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Fill-In at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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