Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA
Company: Assured Home Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA at Assured Home Health
summary: As a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Salem,
OR, you provide treatment, exercise instruction, and patient
education to improve patient well-being under the supervision of a
Physical Therapist. You adhere to state laws and established care
plans, assist in therapeutic exercises, observe patient progress,
and coordinate with healthcare team members. This role offers
opportunities for career growth, continuing education, and
meaningful patient relationships within a home health care setting.
We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant to support our
Salem, OR area patients. Pay Range: $38.00-$43.00/hr Full time,
Part time and PRN opportunities available. At Assured Home Health,
a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and
trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for
the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities
we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home
for your career here. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can
expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient
relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement
opportunities independence and autonomy career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more
advanced quality healthcare. The Home Health Physical Therapist
Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise
instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the
patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the
provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment
set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those
procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to
make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the
supervising Physical Therapist. Instructs and aids patients in
active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional,
ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. Observes, records,
and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the
physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the
patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the
healthcare team as appropriate. Instructs patient, family,
caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas
of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
License Requirements • Current licensed, registered, or certified
to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice-
Oregon • Current CPR certification is required. • Current driver's
license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or
public transportation. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits
that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC
Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: Keywords: physical
therapy assistant, home health care, patient education, exercise
instruction, therapeutic treatment, patient rehabilitation,
licensed PTA, Salem OR healthcare, therapy assistant duties,
continuing education
Keywords: Assured Home Health, Beaverton , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Healthcare , Salem, Oregon
