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Medford, Oregon

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Rogue Valley Manor - Medford, OR 97504Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Rogue Valley Manor in Medford, OR, for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.

We've opened this role to cover growth in caseload in our skilled/post acute department and looking for a rock start PTA who is comfortable working some weekend rotations and weekday coverage, as needed.

Rogue Valley Manor is one of the largest senior living communities on the West Coast with a campus sitting on 668 acres in the heart of Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. This stunning community enjoys the warm days and cool nights that create perfect conditions for vineyards to flourish.

The wild and scenic Rogue River that runs from Crater Lake—the deepest lake in the U.S.—to the Pacific Ocean. The 360-degree views, the mountains, old-growth forests, fast-moving rivers, and hidden waterfalls.

Four full seasons of fun and full of rafting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, arts and culture, viniculture, and culinary discoveries. And if you don’t know the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon, well, now you know what you’re missing.

Joining the therapy team at Rogue Valley Manor means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement the plan of care established by the RPT and physician to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. They are responsible for managing caseload growth and providing compassionate care to residents within the skilled and post-acute department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess an active state license. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills are required to perform the duties of this role.

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationOrganizational Skills

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 score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$73k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon314 active22,174 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 repayment329 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,099 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)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 PRN Physical Therapist Assistant at Functional Pathways a 6.4 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.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive family environment

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.