Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Portland are concentrated in the Pearl District, Lloyd District, and Beaverton, with strong demand across outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospital systems, and skilled nursing facilities. Employers hiring right now include Rebound, Kaiser Permanente, and HiredFirst. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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How we support you:
Benefits Package
- Employees (and their families) Medical with Vision & Prescription and Dental Insurance
- Interactive Wellness Program with rewards for balanced, healthy living and mental health
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 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)
- Continuing Education Stipend ($500 annually)
- Continuing Education PTO (up to 1 day annually)
- Tuition Advancement program pre and post professional
- MedBridge Learning Subscription
- Employee Service Scholarship (application process)
- Community and philanthropic support through individual grants and paid time off
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 and key to our success. We want to help employees live a happy, healthy, and productive life that balances what is important to them.
How you will make an impact
- Support a patient-centered team by assisting and taking direction from our Physical Therapists and/or Physical Therapist Assistants to provide great patient care.
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients, team members and customers.
- Implement knowledge of human physiology and physical therapy interventions.
- Conduct safe application of modalities and therapeutic procedures as allowed by state laws.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by your leadership.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Interest in Exercise Science, Sports Performance and Fitness preferred - students who are pursuing a physical therapy or pre-physical therapy degree program are strongly preferred.
- 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 to our community through free community education events, local sporting events, local school organizations, youth organizations, Veterans organizations, and community improvement projects.
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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Rebound10

- Kaiser Permanente10

- HiredFirst5H
- Providence5

- North Lake PT5

Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Portland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physical therapy assistant job in Portland?
Focus your search on Portland's outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinics, which hire the most physical therapy assistants in the area, along with the large hospital systems anchored in the Lloyd District and Southwest Portland. Candidates who hold a current Oregon PTA license and have hands-on experience with post-surgical or neurological patients move through hiring faster. Applying directly to multi-location rehab groups with Portland-area offices also gives you an edge over candidates chasing individual postings.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Portland?
Portland physical therapy assistant roles are posted by Rebound, Kaiser Permanente, and HiredFirst and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market is a mix of large regional health systems, independent outpatient rehab clinics, and long-term care facilities spread across inner Portland and the surrounding metro.
How can I get a physical therapy assistant job in Portland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Portland is landing a rehab aide or therapy technician role at one of the city's outpatient orthopedic clinics or skilled nursing facilities, which regularly hire candidates who are newly licensed or still completing clinical hours. Portland-area community health centers and smaller independent practices are also more likely to consider new graduates than large hospital systems. Having completed clinical rotations at a recognized Oregon program and being willing to work in the outer eastside or Gresham corridor, where demand is steady and competition is lower, gives applicants a concrete advantage.
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