Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Avamere at Three Fountains
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
Pay Range: $35.00 - $45.00
*Relocation Assistance Available For Full-Time Position*
Status: Full Time -PRN Available
Location: Avamere at Three Fountains - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504
Apply at Teamavamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/]
Join a collaborative, therapist-led team at Avamere at Three Fountains, a
117-bed skilled nursing facility with a spacious therapy gym, kitchen, and
access to a health club and swimming pool for therapy sessions. We offer
in-house therapy services across Avamere facilities in Oregon and Washington—no
travel between buildings required.
Why Join Avamere?
* In-House Therapy Model – No contract therapy
* Supportive Culture – Therapist-run with a strong interdisciplinary team
* Manageable Productivity Goals
* Flexible Schedules – Options for 40-hour workweeks and PRN
* Career Growth – Mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities
Qualifications
* Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant PTA curriculum
* Hold an active license to practice Physical Therapy by the State Licensing
Board
* 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
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
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.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Avamere at Three Fountains at Avamere a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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