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Avamere
Salem, Oregon

Physical Therapist (PT) - Sunnyside

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Passionate & Purposeful In-House Therapy Team!

Physical Therapist (PT)

Shift: Full Time (30 Hours/week) 

Location: Avamere Sunnyside: 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302

Apply at Teamavamere.com [https://teamavamere.com/]

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team in Salem, OR. The team upholds a strong commitment to quality care, evidence-based practice, and outstanding outcomes.

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 Avamere communities 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 Full-time, Part-time or 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
  • PRN Available
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

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.

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 be a licensed Physical Therapy in the state of Oregon
  • 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 fluently
  • Must have a current and active CPR/BLS Certification

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

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMedicare knowledgeMultitaskingCPR certificationClinical knowledgePatient advocacySupervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - Sunnyside at Avamere a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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)). 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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401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

  • Includes call

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 Avamere

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilsonville, Oregon
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

In-House Therapy
Collaborative Team Approach
Therapist-Run
Compliance & Regulatory Management
Manageable Productivity Expectations
Flexible Schedule Options
PRN Available
Career Advancement & Development