Physical Therapist

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Tigard is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our innovative outpatient team.

As a PT-owned organization, we are committed to supporting clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care. That means:

• Focused 1:1 patient care
• Realistic productivity expectations
• AI-supported documentation that helps shift more time back to patient interaction
• Robust continuing education support
• Opportunities to deepen or expand specialty areas
• Profit sharing

Why Physical Therapists Thrive at Therapeutic Associates

Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities

We believe in investing in our people and their future. Whether you're looking to become a clinical expert, mentor future clinicians, or eventually lead your own clinic, we provide a structured career pathway with the training, mentorship, and support needed to help you achieve your goals. For those interested, opportunities for clinic leadership and company ownership are available.

New Graduate Development Programs

New Grads Welcome! Therapeutic Associates is committed to helping you transition successfully from the classroom to clinical practice.

PT Cohort Program

Our two-year PT Cohort Program is designed to connect, develop, and support new physical therapists through collaborative learning, professional development, and meaningful peer and mentor relationships.

Best-in-Industry Mentorship

Our structured mentorship program provides 48 hours of dedicated 1:1 mentorship with experienced physical therapists specifically trained to mentor and develop newer clinicians. This hands-on support helps accelerate clinical growth and confidence.

APTA-Accredited Orthopedic Residency Program

• Full salary while completing the program
• 150 hours of mentorship
• Completion of COMT certification through NAIOMT
• OCS board exam preparation and exam costs covered
• Over 90% OCS exam pass rate
• Strong focus on clinical reasoning, pattern recognition, and manual therapy skills

Industry-Leading Education Benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Continuing education stipend
• Continuing education PTO
• MedBridge Learning subscription
• NAIOMT coursework toward COMT certification
• Manual therapy mentorship opportunities
• Orthopedic Residency Program

Additional Benefits

• Profit-sharing program
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional liability insurance
• Interactive wellness program with rewards for healthy living
• PTO for community involvement and philanthropic service
• Employee grant opportunities

Hear directly from our physical therapists about their growth journeys.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Deliver exceptional, evidence-based care that helps patients achieve their functional goals.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and injury prevention.
• Manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high standards of clinical quality and patient experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and referral partners to provide coordinated patient care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Support Therapeutic Associates' mission, values, and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What You Bring

• Current Physical Therapist license, or anticipated completion of DPT program requirements and licensing examinations within six months.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Desire to continuously learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Compensation: Base compensation starts at $80,000 - $90,000+ , with a total compensation package of $91,000 - $101,000+ depending on experience and fit. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available.

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.


Job Description | Physical Therapist


Title:


Physical Therapist


ID:


076


Department:


Clinical Team


Location:


TBD


FLSA Status:


Exempt


Reporting To:


Clinic Director


Position Summary


This licensed, professional position is responsible for physical therapy evaluation and assessment, treatment planning and implementation, education and coaching, and graduation (discharge) planning for patients in accordance with established clinical policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality care.


As a member of the patient's health care team, the Physical Therapist assumes responsibility for communication of patient-related issues with other providers involved in the patient's care and other clinic staff. A Physical Therapist contributes to the growth of the clinic through various relationship-building efforts by providing stellar service to all customers. Ultimately, a Physical Therapist collaborates with patients on defining and achieving their goals and reaching clinical outcomes.


Core Values


We have compassion for others and it shows in what we do.


We support a culture of learning.


We honor our legacy by embracing ownership and individual opportunity.


We are leaders in the markets we serve.


We promote health and well-being.


We are driven to do the right thing.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in providing quality physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients including evaluation, intervention, education, treatment planning and implementation, graduation (discharge) planning, related documentation, and communication.
• Evaluates physical and functional status, as well as cognitive, psychological, and perceptual ability to determine the patient's capabilities to function (safely). Demonstrates competency with identification of medical, social, and emotional factors influencing patient's status and appropriately and promptly refers to additional care.
• Documents all evaluations, treatment, and coordination of care contacts via appropriate facility policies. Completes documentation (including daily notes, evaluation, and status reports to referral sources) accurately and timely (per clinic policies) and reflects good clinical practice as well as appropriate billing and reimbursement requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to treat a wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in current therapy treatments, goals, and contraindications for treatment. Seeks consultation, mentorship and/or continuing education when appropriate and to build skills.
• Provides education and counseling to patient/family regarding treatments and goals, potential safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice. Teaches home exercise programs and compensatory techniques or skills for reaching individually stated therapy goals. Adheres to company policy relative to development of home exercise programs.
• Independently manages own case load to maximize effectiveness of overall care plan. Responds to urgent client needs by prioritizing and triaging treatments. Communicates schedule and work plan to Front Office Coordinator, Clinic Director, and other team members as appropriate. Must be able to meet clinic productivity standards.
• Evaluates, recommends, and assists in obtaining adaptive equipment as needed. Adapts equipment and techniques for use in the home setting to assure optimum function and safety. Provides consultation or makes appropriate referrals regarding resources in the community.
• Engages in the learning organization aspect of TAI. This may be through, but is not limited to, participation in the post professional mentoring program (entry level, residency, or fellowship), involvement in clinic-specific or company-wide clinical education activities, development and advancement of a personal education plan.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing universal precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, company and other information. Ensures proper handling, retention and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
• Supports special projects and other designated activities as assigned in support of TAI's mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Current State Physical Therapist License
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience (as a Physical Therapist, Aide, or otherwise) in an outpatient, orthopedic setting preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


Communication

• Requires ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Team Building/Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates understanding of and practices the principles of effective teamwork, including maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.

Work Prioritization/Flexibility/Adaptability

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment and is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
• Effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, as position may occasionally require extra hours (including evenings or weekends to absorb patient volume and other clinic activities as necessary).
• Maintains excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently in a collaborative setting.

Computer/Office Skills

• Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computers, telephones, copiers, and fax machines.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Ability to use electronic documentation, HEP, and other patient care systems before, during, and after treatment.
• Experience with electronic documentation software and literature search engines preferred.

Therapy Skills

• Knowledge of relevant rehabilitation therapy techniques and procedures in respective discipline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment


IN AN 8 HOUR WORKDAY, THIS JOB REQUIRES:


R = RARELY (less than 1/2 hour per day)


O = OCCASIONALLY (1/2 - 2.5 hours per day)


F = FREQUENTLY (2.5 - 5.5 hours per day)


C = CONTINUALLY (5.5 - 8 hours per day)


NA = NOT APPLICABLE


RFCP = REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSECUTIVE PERFORMANCE


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


R


O


F


C


NA


Comments/RFCP


Sitting


X


Driving


X


Stationary standing


X


Walking


X


Ability to be mobile


X


Crouching (bend at knees)


X


Kneeling/Crawling


X


Stooping (bend at waist)


X


Twisting (knees/waist/neck)


X


Turn/Pivot


X


Climbing


X


Balancing


X


Reaching overhead


X


Reaching extension


X


Grasping


X


Pinching


X


Pushing/pulling


typical weight: 20 lbs


X


maximum weight: 60lbs


X


Lifting/carrying


typical weight: 20 lbs


X


maximum weight: 60lbs


X


Other physical demands:


Keyboarding


X


SENSORY REQUIREMENTS


R


O


F


C


NA


Comments/RFCP


Talking in person


X


Talking on telephone


X


Hearing in person


X


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


R


O


F


C


NA


Comments/RFCP


Hearing on telephone


X


Sighted


X


Read


X


Write


X


ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING


Comments


Safety requirements (i.e.


Clothing, safety equipment


required, activities performed)


N/A


Exposures (i.e. fumes,


chemicals, vibrations, humidity,


cold, heat, dust, noise, blood &


body fluids)


Work is normally performed in an office type setting and is subject to noise, various room temperatures.


Operation of heavy equipment,


tools, vehicles


N/A


Required hygiene standards


(food handling, clean,


contaminated, and sterile


equipment, etc)


N/A


Other environmental requirements:


N/A


Generally functions in an office


environment; however, may


conduct meetings and other


business in hospital or clinical


settings


N/A


The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.