Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical Therapist Assistant Position

This Physical Therapist Assistant position is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, a growing, vibrant community just west of Portland. Hillsboro offers a great blend of suburban comfort and urban access, with tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent schools, local parks, and proximity to the Oregon Coast, wine country, and the Cascade Mountains. Residents enjoy local trails, community events, and easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment throughout the Tualatin Valley and nearby Portland metro area. The outpatient clinic is part of a large, well-established physical therapy network known for its focus on evidence-based care, high clinical standards, and strong support for professional growth. Clinicians have access to modern treatment spaces, updated equipment, and integrated electronic medical records to support efficient and accurate documentation. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering a positive patient experience. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to a primarily orthopedic caseload. Typical patient populations include post-surgical patients, athletes, individuals recovering from work or sports injuries, and those managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions. You will follow established plans of care, progress therapeutic exercises, provide manual therapy interventions as appropriate, and educate patients on home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention. A typical day includes assisting with patient evaluations by gathering objective data as directed, independently treating scheduled follow-up visits, updating the supervising Physical Therapist on patient progress, and documenting all care in the electronic medical record. You will help manage a steady outpatient caseload, supporting appropriate patient flow while maintaining a strong focus on quality care and patient safety. Patient volumes are consistent with a productive outpatient environment, with scheduling designed to allow for hands-on care and meaningful patient interaction. Responsibilities include setting up and cleaning treatment areas, monitoring patients during therapeutic activities, using modalities as directed by the Physical Therapist, and collaborating with front office and support staff to ensure a smooth clinic experience. You will have opportunities to be involved in specialty programming aligned with clinic needs and your professional interests, such as sports performance, work conditioning, balance and gait training, or post-operative rehabilitation pathways. Hillsboro's location offers an appealing lifestyle: access to major employers, a thriving tech corridor, and a variety of outdoor and cultural activities. You can enjoy weekend trips to the Oregon Coast, hikes in nearby forests, visits to local wineries, and events in downtown Portland, all within reasonable driving distance. This setting is ideal for a Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a supportive outpatient environment, a collaborative team, and a community that offers both professional opportunity and a high quality of life.