PTA - Signature Healthcare | East Side Portland, OR

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full Time | Home Health Signature Healthcare at Home (A Pennant Group Company) 📍 Location: Portland, OR (Serving the East Side of the Willamette River) 🏥 About Us – Why Signature Healthcare at Home? Signature Healthcare at Home is part of The Pennant Group, a nationally respected healthcare organization recognized for its people-first culture, leadership development, and high-performing local teams. Our Portland home health team—particularly on the east side of the Willamette River—is known for: ⭐ Strong clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction 🤝 A collaborative, supportive team environment 📈 Opportunities for career growth and internal promotion 💡 A culture where your ideas, leadership, and voice matter We don’t just provide care—we build leaders, elevate clinicians, and create meaningful careers. 💜 Our Values – CAPLICO At Pennant, our culture sets us apart. We live by CAPLICO: C – Celebration: We recognize and celebrate wins A – Accountability: We own our results P – Passion for Learning: We grow and improve continuously L – Love One Another: We lead with respect and compassion I – Intelligent Risk-Taking: We innovate and evolve C – Customer Second: We invest in our employees first O – Ownership: We act like owners We’re looking for a PTA who brings these values into patient care and team collaboration. 🧑‍⚕️

Position Summary

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide hands-on, one-on-one care to patients in their homes. This role will primarily serve patients throughout the east Portland metro area (east of the Willamette River) and offers autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient relationships. ✅ Key Responsibilities Patient Care Provide physical therapy treatments according to the plan of care established by the supervising PT Assist patients in improving: Mobility Strength Balance Functional independence Observe and report patient responses to treatment Collaboration & Care Coordination Work closely with Physical Therapists, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team Communicate patient progress and recommend adjustments to care plans Participate in care coordination and case discussions Patient & Caregiver Education Instruct patients and families on: Home exercise programs Safety and fall prevention strategies Proper use of assistive devices Documentation & Compliance Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation Follow Medicare home health guidelines and Oregon state regulations Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards Quality & Outcomes Support patient-centered outcomes and satisfaction Help reduce hospital readmissions and promote independence 🎯 Qualifications Required Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Oregon Graduate of an accredited PTA program Current driver’s license and reliable transportation Ability to work independently in a field-based setting Preferred Home health experience Familiarity with OASIS and Medicare documentation Strong time management and clinical skills 🌟 What Makes This Role Special ✅ Flexible scheduling and autonomy ✅ One-on-one patient care (no double-booking or clinic overload) ✅ Supportive leadership and strong team culture ✅ Opportunity to serve a consistent east side Portland territory ✅ Growth into leadership or advanced clinical roles ✅ Backed by Pennant’s industry-leading training and leadership development programs 💰 Compensation & Benefits Pay Range $36.00 – $42.00 per hour (based on experience) Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off (PTO) Mileage reimbursement Continuing education opportunities Leadership and career advancement pathways within Pennant 🌆 Why Portland (East Side)? Working on the east side of Portland gives you access to: 🌳 Neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Sellwood, and Montavilla 🚴 Bike-friendly streets and easy commute routes ☕ Local coffee shops, food carts, and unique eateries 🌲 Close proximity to the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood 📩 Apply Today If you’re a compassionate PTA looking for a role where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and be part of an exceptional team, we’d love to hear from you. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.