Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $65 /hr

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Job Description

A leading home health organization in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its growing rehabilitation team!

Pay: Starting at $65/hour

Physical Therapist Opportunity

  • Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
  • Flexible full-time schedule
  • Guaranteed weekly pay
  • Mileage reimbursement provided

Relocation Assistance Available

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans

Physical Therapist Qualifications

  • Active Oregon Physical Therapist license required
  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy required
  • Minimum of one year of Physical Therapy experience required
  • Home health experience strongly preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle required

The Surrounding Oregon Community

  • Serves patients throughout Salem, Albany, Corvallis, and surrounding communities
  • Easy access to Oregon wine country, rivers, parks, and outdoor recreation
  • Centrally located between Portland and the Oregon Coast
  • Family-friendly communities with excellent schools, shopping, dining, and year-round activities

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and strength. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide education to patients and caregivers regarding safety and self-care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Oregon Physical Therapist license and a Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. A minimum of one year of experience is required, along with a valid driver's license and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingPatient educationCaregiver educationInterdisciplinary collaborationBLS certification

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ironside Human Resources ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 24 employers

15
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
1
$120k
6
$135k-150k
2
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
77%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Physical Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$130k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed weekly pay
Mileage reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off