Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - (Hiring Immediately)

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description &

Requirements • Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant

• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Portland, OR. You will support patients in a skilled nursing facility recovering from injury or illness, implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, assist with mobility, therapeutic exercises, transfers, and documentation to optimize patient function and safety. A recruiter will follow up with details upon application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant or related accredited program.
• Active OR PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Experience with therapeutic exercise programs, gait training, transfer training, and documentation in electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to work with medically complex adult and geriatric populations preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Location Highlights

Portland offers diverse outdoor and urban amenities within short drives. Forest Park is within 20 minutes and provides over 80 miles of trails for hiking and trail running, while the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls are about 30–45 minutes east for waterfall viewing and climbing. The city features the Pearl District and downtown waterfront with dining and transit access via MAX light rail and streetcar, supporti