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Medford, Oregon

Physical Therapist PT - Avamere at Three Fountains

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48-$60/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Physical Therapist PT

Status: PRN

Pay range: $48.00 - $60.00

Location: Avamere Three Fountains/Waterford - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504

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We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team in Medford, Oregon at Avamere at Three Fountains. This 117-bed skilled nursing community is part of a larger campus that includes a health club and swimming pool that can be used for therapy.

Other amenities include a large therapy gym, therapy kitchen, break area, and excellent SLP space with a quiet office. As a Physical Therapist 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 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

Benefits

  • 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.

The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.

Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides physical therapy to patients according to licensure.
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal Guidelines
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development.
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy
  • Must hold an active Physical Therapy license in the state of Oregon
  • Able to practice unencumbered
  • 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
  • CPR certification

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

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Key Skills

SupervisionPatient CommunicationMedicare Knowledge

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).

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $149k (middle half $135k–$149k)120 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon313 active22,250 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
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 (21,786 Physical Therapy 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 PT - Avamere at Three Fountains 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 Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Avamere

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision
401(k) Plan with matching program
Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays, 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
Professional Development opportunities

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,728/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
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 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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