Physical Therapist Assistant

Therapeutic Associates; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with Vision & Prescription

Dental Insurance

Interactive Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Plan

Teledoc

Life & AD&D

Long Term Disability

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

401(k) and profit-sharing

Continuing Education Package

Tuition Advancement

Employee Service Scholarship

Community grants & paid time off

Job summary

Therapeutic Associates Gateway Physical Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team. This role provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, delivering planned interventions and ensuring patient safety.

The PTA will document progress, communicate patient needs to the team, and contribute to a collaborative care approach focused on positive health outcomes in our outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• AA or higher degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current State PTA License.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement components of patient interventions under PT direction and progress as directed.
• Provide PTA-supervised physical therapy services per treatment plan.
• Document treatment progress accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient progress and follow-up needs to the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate Degree as PTA - CAPTE-accredited

Current PTA license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

• Employees (and their families) Medical with Vision & Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Interactive Wellness Programwith rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Teledoc
• Employees (and their families) Life & AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Accrue up to 15 days of PTO (sick and vacation time)-increases with tenure
• 6 paid holidays, 1 charitable giving day, and up to 2 personal holidays
• 401(k) and profit-sharing program (Up to 5% of total compensation)

Continuing Education Package

• Continuing Education Stipend ($750 annually)
• Continuing Education PTO (up to 2 days annually)
• Tuition Advancement programpre and post professional (application process)
• Employee Service Scholarship (application process)

Community and philanthropic 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 Associates Gateway Physical Therapy

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 andClinicalDevelopment -Ongoing mentorshipand continuing educationopportunities.
• 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 focusedattention oneach patient’s journey toward positive health and wellness.
• Innovation - We are committed toexploring 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 to our community through free community education events, local sporting events, local school organizations, youth organizations, Veterans organizations, and community improvement projects.

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It’s more than just a job

WhoWeAre:

• 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 directedby 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 andcommunity.

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.