Physical Therapy Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Rehab

Porthaven-Post-Acute; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven-Post-Acute seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering resident care in a Portland-area facility. The PTA will document care, support discharge planning, and educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and home programs.

The role requires a state PTA license, an associate degree, and strong collaboration with nursing and therapy teams to maintain high-quality rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Must hold a Licensed PTA in the state and maintain licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation per facility and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment with infection control and safety protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences or Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Educate residents and families on goals, home exercise programs, and safety techniques.
• Assist in training Restorative Aides and support staff as needed.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering of necessary durable medical equipment to support independence.
• Report equipment problems and contribute to quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Reading procedures

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate degree in PTA

PTA state license

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Porthaven-Post-Acute seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in delivering resident care in a Portland-area facility. The PTA will document care, support discharge planning, and educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and home programs.

The role requires a state PTA license, an associate degree, and strong collaboration with nursing and therapy teams to maintain high-quality rehabilitation services.