Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$34/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Benchmark Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient, No Weekends in Salem, Oregon, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $28 - $34/hour.
  • Competitive rates: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance
  • Pathways for professional development and career advancement

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Benchmark Physical Therapy in Salem, Oregon, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to track patient progress and develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Requires an active Oregon PTA license or eligibility to obtain one.

Key Skills

OrthopedicsPatient careTreatment planningMobility assessmentClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Benchmark Physical Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 20,415 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physical Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
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About Benchmark Physical Therapy

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive rates: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour
Achievable monthly clinical bonus program
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and mentorship for new-grad PTAs
Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities with annual allowance