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Hillsboro, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$32/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics

Grow Your Physical Therapist Assistant Career with Us!

Hillsboro, OR

At Benchmark Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN PTAs who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose Benchmark Physical Therapy

  • Competitive Physical Therapist Assistant rates: $30.00 - $32.00 / hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

Structured Onboarding and Mentorship for New-grad PTAs

  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through Upstream - with annual allowance!
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active Oregon PTA license (or eligibility)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.

Key Skills

Patient careMobility trainingStrength trainingTreatment planningClinical collaborationEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (264 salary observations; 696 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$67kPhysical Therapy median $79k (middle half $67k–$82k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Oregon vs national$96k median in Oregon$94k nationally (+2%)264 state / 13,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon296 active21,701 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physical Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 23% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 8 employers
2
<$80k
1
$80k
0
$85k-90k
7
$90k-95k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Mission Healthcare · Portland, Oregon

$41-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Portland, Oregon

$41-$45/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$31.67-$43.81/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$31.67-$43.81/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with match
PTO
Paid Holidays
Monthly Bonus
CEU Allowance

Living in Hillsboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$490k
Typical market rent
$1,969/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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