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Mission Healthcare
Madras, Oregon

Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $40 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance

Pay Range

  • Starting at $40/hour, depending on experience
  • Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
  • Territory/Location: Madras, OR

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.

Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

  • Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient careGait trainingOrthotic device instructionPatient assessmentHome health careBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83kPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$77k)500 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon301 active21,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 22% offer loan repayment314 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,748 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) at Mission Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 3 employers
1
$73k
0
$75k-80k
0
$80k-85k
0
$85k-90k
4
$91k

Annual compensation range

#1

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Compassus · Beaverton, Oregon

$31.67-$43.81/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Compassus · Mount Angel, Oregon

$31.67-$43.81/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$31.67-$43.81/hr
#4

PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$31.67-$43.81/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Living in Madras

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$352k
Median resident rent
$979/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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