Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Oregon

Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in Oregon are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across outpatient orthopedic clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital-based rehabilitation programs from Portland to Eugene and Bend. The largest concentrations of openings are in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where employers like Legacy Health, PeaceHealth, and Adventist Health operate established rehabilitation departments. The most sought-after specialties in Oregon are orthopedic rehab, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerBenchMark Physical Therapy
Top cityBeaverton, OR
Cities hiring27
Work type75% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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Physical Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Associates
Medford, Oregon
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part- Time
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part- Time
Independence Rehab
Eugene, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$36 - $41/hr
501-1,000

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Physical Therapist Assistant
Optum
Portland, Oregon
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$64k - $96k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant
Pete Health
Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
Hybrid
51-200

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Physical Therapist Assistant
BenchMark Physical Therapy
Beaverton, Oregon
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$28 - $36.5/hr
1,001-5,000

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Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Beaverton
7 jobs
Salem
6 jobs
Portland
6 jobs
Eugene
3 jobs
Medford
3 jobs
Hillsboro
3 jobs
Bend
2 jobs
Grants Pass
2 jobs
Canby
1 job

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BenchMark Physical Therapy7 open roles
Providence at Home with Compassus7 open roles
AgeRight Therapy5 open roles

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapist assistant jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
  • Associate degree in physical therapist assistant studies from an accredited program
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification required at time of hire
  • Experience or clinical rotation hours in orthopedic or outpatient rehabilitation settings
  • Ability to document patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with supervising physical therapists and care teams

Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physical therapist assistant in Oregon?

To work as a physical therapist assistant in Oregon, you must hold an active license issued by the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board. Licensure requires completing an accredited associate degree program in physical therapist assistant studies and passing the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Applications for licensure are submitted directly to the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board before you begin practicing.

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Oregon?

Physical therapist assistants in Oregon earn a median of about $73,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,620 for the lowest 10% to over $89,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physical therapist assistants in Oregon?

Oregon physical therapist assistant roles are posted by BenchMark Physical Therapy, Providence at Home with Compassus, and AgeRight Therapy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's mix of large health systems, independent outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities means openings appear across a wide range of employer types statewide.

Which Oregon cities have the most physical therapist assistant jobs?

Beaverton, Salem, and Portland have the most physical therapist assistant openings in Oregon right now. Portland drives the largest share of postings given its concentration of major health systems and specialty rehabilitation centers, while Salem and Eugene each support strong demand through regional hospital networks and outpatient clinics serving surrounding communities.

Are there remote physical therapist assistant jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapist assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact for therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and progress monitoring. About 25% of physical therapist assistant openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be administrative, care coordination, or telehealth-support roles rather than direct clinical positions.

How can I get hired as a physical therapist assistant in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate positions at large Oregon health systems like Legacy Health, PeaceHealth, or Adventist Health, which regularly onboard new PTAs through structured orientation programs. Working as a rehabilitation aide or therapy technician at a skilled nursing facility or outpatient clinic first is a common lateral move that builds clinical familiarity and references. Completing your Oregon licensure before your start date and highlighting clinical rotation hours in your application gives you a clear edge over candidates who are still pending licensure.

Where can I find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to physical therapist assistant jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer.

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