Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2h ago · Verified live

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

Treatment planningPatient educationReassessmentSafety complianceCommunication

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).

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

2
$73k
0
$80k-90k
7
$90k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Portland, Oregon

$41-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ironside Human Resources · Portland, Oregon

$41-$45/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$31.67-$43.81/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

$31.67-$43.81/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in McMinnville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy logo

About Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Kent, Washington
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education stipend & PTO
MedBridge Learning subscription
Tuition Advancement program
Scholarships
Community/philanthropic paid time off
Wellness Program
Professional Liability Insurance
401(k)