Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25-$28/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant base compensation of $25..-$28.00 per hour depending on experience and fit
Therapeutic Associates Ability Physical Therapy is an outpatient clinic looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our innovative team.
At Therapeutic Associates, people come first... our patients, our community members and YOU!
We practice in an environment of collaboration and connection, supporting each other’s growth and wellbeing while delivering transformative patient care to improve the lives in our communities. Every voice matters. Together, we empower one another to make a difference.
Why PTAs Love Therapeutic Associates...
Owned by Physical Therapists. Our company is owned and operated by physical therapists, which means patient care is always prioritized over profit. This commitment ensures that you can focus on what you do best—delivering high-quality care to your patients.
Collaboration and Care Team Model. Opportunity to work within a care team that provides support, where you can ask questions and learn from your peers both within individual clinics and across the organization. We strive for focused attention on each patient’s journey toward positive health and wellness through shared decision making, concurrently maximizing each therapist’s skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Industry-leading education benefits
- Continuing education stipend & PTO
- MedBridge Learning subscription
- Tuition Advancement program pre and post professional
- Scholarships
- Other ways we help you thrive
- Community and philanthropic support through individual grants and paid time off
- Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living
- Professional Liability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Physical Therapy benefits for you and your family
- Profit-sharing program
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision and more)
How You Will Make an Impact
Implement selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications either to progress the patient as directed by the Physical Therapist or to ensure Patient/Client safety and comfort
Provide quality physical therapy services including implementation of the treatment plan established by the Patient’s Physical Therapist
Produce accurate, relevant, and timely documentation based on the Physical Therapist’s prescribed course of treatment
Communicate the Patient’s treatment progression, changes of treatment, and recommended medical follow up when necessary to team members, as appropriate.
Educate and counsel Patients regarding issues related to treatment and goal(s), safety risks, and/or other issues within scope of practice
Participate in Team Reassessments and Discharge Planning
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
- What you will need to bring to the table
- Physical Therapist Assistance license OR anticipated completion of PTA coursework and exams within 3 months.
- Commitment to top quality patient care.
- Eagerness to develop your skills and support your team members as they develop their skills.
Therapeutic Associates Inc. (TAI) is a company that strives to ensure that all people belong in our spaces and have opportunities for growth because we believe that diversity in our team makes us outstanding.
Therefore, TAI hires, promotes, and terminates with equitable practices where discrimination and harassment are unacceptable based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This includes but is not limited to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, citizenship, weight, marital status..
Key Responsibilities
Implement patient treatment plans and provide quality physical therapy services as directed by a Physical Therapist. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient progress to the care team while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Physical Therapist Assistant license or be within 3 months of completing coursework and exams. A commitment to high-quality patient care and a collaborative mindset are essential.
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 (310 salary observations; 686 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,993 salary observations; 57,271 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k 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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