Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$34 - $40/hr
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Location: SE Portland, Oregon
- Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
$34–$40/hour + Full Benefits + Supportive Therapy Team
At Secora Health & Rehabilitation, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that empower our residents to recover, thrive, and live well. We’re hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a collaborative, therapist-driven team where your work directly impacts recovery outcomes every day.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Pay: $34-$40/hour (depending on experience)
- Flexible scheduling with work-life balance in mind
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing education support & career growth opportunities
- Leadership that values clinician input and patient-centered care
What You’ll Do
- As a PTA, you’ll partner closely with licensed Physical Therapists to support residents through recovery and functional improvement in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting.
- Assisting residents with mobility, ambulation, and therapeutic exercises
- Implementing individualized therapy plans using manual techniques and assistive devices
- Monitoring and documenting patient progress timely and with accuracy
- Educating and motivating residents throughout their recovery journey
- Ensuring compliance with therapy protocols and safety standards
- Partnering with the therapy and nursing teams to support patient-centered outcomes
- Staying current with best practices through continuing education
What You Bring
- Active Oregon PTA License (we support and reimburse licensing costs)
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program
- Valid CPR certification
- 6+ months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred
- Strong clinical knowledge of therapy techniques and patient care
- A compassionate, team-oriented approach
- Work Environment & Expectations
- Collaborative, team-based therapy environment
- Productivity expectations aligned with industry standards, with leadership support
- Emphasis on quality care over burnout culture
Ready to Make a Difference?
Secora Health & Rehabilitation, a network of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities focused on delivering compassionate, outcome-driven care across the region. Join a team where your work truly changes lives—apply today and help patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.
Secora Health & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program
Licenses/Certification
- Current state PTA licensure
- Valid CPR certification
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
Key Responsibilities
Partner with licensed Physical Therapists to implement individualized therapy plans and assist residents with mobility and therapeutic exercises. Monitor and document patient progress while educating residents to improve functional outcomes in a skilled nursing setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (237 salary observations; 793 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $71k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$77k)502 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oregon vs national | $100k median in Oregon | $94k nationally (+7%)237 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Oregon | 307 active | 22,003 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 22% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,463 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Portland of Cascadia a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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