Physical Therapist Assistant

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash incentive based on experience

Sign-On Bonus

Professional Liability Insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing program

Continuing Education Package

Job summary

A leading physical therapy provider in Portland, Oregon seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans under the guidance of licensed therapists, ensuring quality care and documenting treatment progress. The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree and licensure, along with a passion for patient health and community involvement. Join a collaborative team committed to mentorship, innovation, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Understanding of physical therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement patient interventions and obtain necessary data.
• Provide quality physical therapy services.
• Document treatment plans accurately.
• Communicate patient progression and changes.

Skills

Patient education

Documentation

Intervention implementation

Education

AA or higher degree as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Therapeutic Associates Northwest Portland Physical Therapy

What We Offer

Cash incentive based on experience and fit

• Potential Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Package

• Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Employees (and their families) eligible for employee & family Physical Therapy benefits
• Sick Time (accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked)
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing program (Up to 5% of total compensation)

Continuing Education Package

• MedBridge Learning Subscription
• Tuition Advancement program pre and post professional (application process)
• Employee Service Scholarship

Community and Philanthropic Support

Community support through individual grants and paid time off

After 70+ years and the largest privately owned PT company in the United States, we continue to grow! With around 100 privately-owned clinics in the PNW, we offer you the ability to do what you love and discover new challenges, all in a place where you can take ownership, chase ideas, and build the future of physical therapy.

Therapeutic Associate’s commitment to the physical therapy profession, to our patients and our employees ensures an exceptional standard of care. Our team members are the heartbeat of our organization, key to our success. We want to help employees live a happy, healthy, and productive life that balances what is important to them.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. This role provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• AA or higher degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Current State Physical Therapist Assistant License
• Current CPR certification

Why Join Our Team

• Professional and Clinical Development — Ongoing mentorship and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaboration and Care Team Model — Opportunity to work within a care team that provides support and collaboration both within individual clinics and across the organization. We strive for focused attention on each patient’s journey toward positive health and wellness.
• Innovation — We are committed to exploring new technology, treatment methodologies and process improvements that support our care teams and enhance the patient experience.
• Committed to Diversity and Inclusion — We believe that diversity makes our clinic stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.
• Community Oriented — Giving back to the community is a part of who we are. We give back through free community education events, local sporting events, local school organizations, youth organizations, Veterans organizations, and community improvement projects.

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Who We Are

• Legacy — Therapeutic Associates is the pioneer of outpatient physical therapy. Since its founding in 1952, the Company has thrived by adhering to the highest standards of excellence, adapting and innovating while serving patients with quality care and compassion. We continue to be an important part of leading and advocating for the advancement of our profession.
• Independence within Partnership — Therapeutic Associates is made up of a partnership of unique clinics, each locally directed by physical therapists who are dedicated to their patients, their communities and to our profession. Our clinics are managed by owners and directors who have the support and resources of our large organization combined with the freedom to make decisions with their teams to best serve their patients and community.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.