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Portland of Cascadia
Portland, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34 - $40/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • 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

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 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Pta Jobs

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Salary Distribution6 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Interface Rehab · Los Angeles, California

$36-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$31-$38/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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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