Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
Listed compensation
up to $2,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Are you a rockstar Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ready to join a team that's as passionate about changing lives as you are? Look no further—Connected Home Health is seeking an experienced and caring PTA to join our dynamic crew! Why Choose Connected?
We're a Medicare-certified 5-Star Agency and honored as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian in 2023. At Connected, WE LIVE FOR WHAT WE DO! Our team is the heartbeat of our success. We cherish each other's unique strengths and expertise, inspiring one another to reach new heights as we passionately serve our community.
Employee Happiness Matters: At Connected, our patients are our passion, but our employees come FIRST! Say goodbye to stressful productivity demands. We keep it chill with productivity requirements set below industry standards, ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Unlock Your Potential: Get ready to unlock your full potential with our comprehensive training program! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we'll equip you with all the tools you need to succeed, including our preceptorship program.
Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Enjoy the freedom of independent scheduling, allowing you to take control of your time while delivering top-notch care to our clients. No More After-Hours Hassles: Say goodbye to the on-call grind! With Connected, you'll enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off. It's time to reclaim your work-life balance and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.
Pay Range
$35.00 - $45.00/hour Coverage Area: West side of Portland Metro Area What You’ll Do: Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage Observe and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices As a PTA at Connected, you’ll be a maverick of creativity, a crusader for compassion, and a trailblazer in personalized care!
Here’s what we're looking for: Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in Oregon 2+ years of experience in physical therapy Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
Hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Zoom around town in your trusty insured automobile But wait, there's more! Check out these amazing benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision: Stay healthy and happy! 401k Plan with company match: Secure your future while you make a difference.
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Because life happens! Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance: We've got your back. Mileage Reimbursement: Drive on, superstar! Tuition Reimbursement: Keep learning and growing! Long-term Service Recognition: Celebrate milestones with us!
Team Member Referral Program (up to $2,000): Spread the love and earn big! Bonus & Productivity Perks: Your hard work deserves recognition! Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply today!
Visit our website at connectedhh.com or give us a ring at 971-336-0481 to learn more about becoming a part of the Connected family! Connected Home Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to apply.
We evaluate all applicants based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening required. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.
CONNECTED HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE IS A HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE AGENCY SERVICING THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA, INCLUDING WASHINGTON, MULTNOMAH, CLACKAMAS, COLUMBIA, YAMHILL and MARION COUNTIES.
By being connected to you and your health care, we help you remain Connected to your community and family by keeping you out of the hospital and in the comfort of your own home.
Whether you are recovering from surgery, illness, or living with a chronic disease like Diabetes, Heart Failure, or COPD, we help make hospital visits shorter and less frequent by providing quality health care and compassionate life-changing service.
Every member of our team is committed to providing our patients and their families with life-changing service, because that’s what we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct physical therapy services to home health patients according to the physician's plan of care. Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, pain relief, and the use of assistive devices to restore function.
Requirements
Requires an active PTA licensure in Oregon and at least 2 years of experience in physical therapy. Candidates must hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association and possess an insured vehicle.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (314 salary observations; 690 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,052 salary observations; 57,498 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)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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