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Medford, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Avamere at Three Fountains

Physical Therapist 8.4 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 6mo ago

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

Patient Treatment Plan ImplementationCommunicationClinical Skills EnhancementReimbursement Requirements KnowledgeDepartment Operations SupportPatient Status ReportingMedicare KnowledgePayer Sources KnowledgeMultitasking

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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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

8.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,678/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.