Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Short-Term Assignment | Skilled Nursing Facility SNF | Salem, OR - Avamere Sunnyside
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Status: Temporary/Short-Term Assignments
Schedule: Assignment Length May Vary Based on Facility Need
Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside RD SE, Salem,
OR 97302
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We are hiring a Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant PTA for a short-term therapy assignment at our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside in Salem, OR. This role is designed to provide interim coverage and is ideal for clinicians seeking temporary, contract-style work without agency involvement.
Why Consider This Temporary Role
- Work directly with an in-house therapy team
- No agency placement fees or productivity pressure
- Predictable schedule during assignment
- Supportive facility leadership and rehab team
- Competitive temporary pay rates
Key Responsibilities
- Support the rehab team during a temporary coverage period
- 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
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 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
- Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility or post-acute care preferred
- Ability to step into a temporary / interim role
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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Physical Therapist Career Context
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (309 salary observations; 681 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Short-Term Assignment | Skilled Nursing Facility SNF | Salem, OR - Avamere Sunnyside at Avamere a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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