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Physical Therapist Assistant PTA - Short-Term Assignment | Skilled Nursing Facility SNF | Salem, OR - Avamere Sunnyside

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Posted 7mo ago

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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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Treatment Plan ImplementationCommunicationClinical Skills EnhancementRegulatory ComplianceDepartment Operations SupportPatient Status ReportingMultitasking

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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 9 employers

3
<$75k
2
$75k-90k
7
$90k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
27%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Portland, Oregon

$41-$45/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$41-$45/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$31.67-$43.81/hr
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.