Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - $1,398 per week

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
• Start Date: 06/06/2026
• 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, supporting an urban lifestyle with strong public transit. Portland also offers access to Mount Hood about 1.5–2 hours away for skiing and snow sports and the Oregon Coast within 1.5 hours for coastal recreation. The city is known for its food cart pods, craft breweries, and numerous parks, fitting an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with urban conveniences.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #444549. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.