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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Avamere Sunnyside

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes callPart-Time

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Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Shift: Part-Time & PRN Available

Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside: 4515 Sunnyside RD SE, Salem, OR97302

Apply at Teamavamere.com

As a Physical Therapist Assistant with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington.

Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are a Physical Therapist Assistant interested in PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule Options
  • Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team
  • Provides timely written documentation per facility and department

Requirements

  • Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations
  • Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development
  • Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum
  • Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Oregon
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently
  • Must have a current and active CPR/BLS Certification

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Treatment Plan ImplementationCommunicationClinical Skills DevelopmentProfessional Skills DevelopmentRegulatory Requirements KnowledgePatient Status ReportingMultitaskingEnglish Fluency

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$79k)89 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon313 active22,238 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon physical therapist listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 21% offer loan repayment328 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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 PTA - Avamere Sunnyside at Avamere a 6.2 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 flexible scheduling.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 4 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
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.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,611/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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