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Ironside Human Resources
Portland, Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

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

Pay: $41.00 - $45.00/hour

Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity

  • Full-time, permanent, direct-hire position
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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 Assistant Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care

Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance

Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, muscle re-education, and functional activities

Utilize therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and massage as appropriate

Observe and report patient responses to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist

Educate patients on the proper use of assistive devices, wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and orthotic equipment

Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate's Degree required
  • Current Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license required
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle required

The Surrounding Oregon Community

  • Serves patients throughout Gresham and surrounding Portland-area communities
  • Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation
  • Strong local economy with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions
  • Family-friendly communities with convenient access to both urban amenities and natural beauty

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients relieve pain and restore function. Observe patient responses to treatment and educate them on the proper use of assistive devices and therapeutic equipment.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate's Degree. Must hold a current Oregon Physical Therapist Assistant license and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient educationDocumentation

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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Ironside Human Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

4
<$75k
2
$75k-85k
1
$94k
2
$95k-105k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Reno, Nevada

$70k-$100k
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys · West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

$47/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

$41-$45/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant ( FT)

$36-$40/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
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 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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 Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off