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Portland of Cascadia
Portland, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34 - $40/hr

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Mobility AssistancePatient DocumentationPatient Education

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$71k–$83kPhysical 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 powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon307 active22,003 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 22% offer loan repayment321 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,463 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
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 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.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
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<$80k
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$80k-90k
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$92k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $5K Sign-on!

Mission Healthcare · Eugene, Oregon

$38-$44/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#4

Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Starting at $40/hour
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Portland of Cascadia

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
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

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.