Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$95k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Physical Therapist
- Location | Hood River, Oregon
- Work Arrangement | Onsite / Clinical setting
- Employment Type | Full-Time
- Experience | 1–2+ years
- Education | Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Required License | Oregon Physical Therapist License upon hire
- Additional Licensing | License in states wherever care is delivered
- Required Certification | American Heart Association BLS upon hire
The Physical Therapist manages and provides skilled physical therapy services to patients and clients with a wide variety of diagnoses, disabilities, and functional limitations.
The successful candidate will evaluate individual patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and provide professional consultations to help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence.
The therapist must consider each patient's specific physical condition, age-related needs, functional capabilities, and rehabilitation potential when planning and delivering care.
This role requires strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, patient communication, and rehabilitation skills.
Education – Any One of the Following
Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program; OR
Master's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program; OR
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licensing and Certification
Oregon Physical Therapist License upon hire.
License in the states wherever patient care is delivered.
National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Additional Requirements
Ability to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning capabilities.
Ability to provide individualized rehabilitation services.
Strong patient communication and professional consultation skills.
Ability to support patients in achieving maximum functional independence.
The ideal candidate will have:
An accredited Bachelor's, Master's, or DPT qualification in Physical Therapy.
Eligibility to obtain or maintain an Oregon Physical Therapist License upon hire.
Current or obtainable American Heart Association BLS certification.
Approximately 1–2+ years of relevant physical therapy experience.
Hands-on experience evaluating and treating patients with different diagnoses and functional limitations.
Strong treatment planning and rehabilitation capabilities.
Experience supporting patient mobility, functional recovery, and independence.
Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
Willingness to work in the required clinical location and travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist manages and provides skilled physical therapy services to patients with various diagnoses and functional limitations. They are responsible for evaluating patient needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to maximize independence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and possess an Oregon Physical Therapist License. Additionally, 1-2 years of relevant experience and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (240 salary observations; 729 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,016 salary observations; 63,510 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $95k–$150k | Physical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$103k)312 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Oregon vs national | $98k median in Oregon | $94k nationally (+4%)240 state / 12,016 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$118k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Oregon | 304 active | 22,025 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 62% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 22% offer loan repayment317 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,736 in the last 30 days | 4,595 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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