What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - New Grads Welcome! position at West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic?
Build a Physical Therapy Career With More Time, Stronger Support, and Room to Keep Growing
You became a Physical Therapist to solve meaningful problems, help people move better, and make a real difference in their lives.
At West Portland Physical Therapy, you will have the time, autonomy, mentorship, and clinical support to do that work well.
You will treat a diverse patient population, build individualized plans of care, and use your clinical reasoning to make thoughtful treatment decisions based on each patient’s needs and goals.
This is an opportunity for a Physical Therapist who wants high-quality patient care, strong clinical growth, flexible scheduling, and a career that feels sustainable long-term.
Whether you are a new graduate building your clinical foundation or an experienced Physical Therapist looking for a more supportive environment, you will join a team that is invested in helping you continue becoming a stronger clinician.
What You Will Receive
- $90,000 to $105,000 annual salary
- Signing bonus available
- Flexible scheduling options
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parking reimbursement
- Transportation reimbursement
- Generous continuing education budget
- Advanced certification support
- Bi-weekly mentorship and clinical development
- Journal clubs
- Continuing education opportunities
- Protected learning opportunities
- Team events
- Community involvement opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Documentation completed during the workday whenever possible
Why Physical Therapists Choose West Portland Physical Therapy
More Time to Practice Physical Therapy Well
Your workday should give you the time to think, assess, treat, educate, and make good clinical decisions.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Focus on the patient in front of you
- Perform thorough Physical Therapy evaluations
- Build individualized plans of care
- Progress treatment based on clinical findings and patient response
- Spend more time on clinical reasoning
- Build stronger patient relationships
- Deliver care based on patient need rather than volume
Clinical Autonomy With Real Support
You will be trusted to use your training, judgment, and experience as a Physical Therapist.
At the same time, you will have experienced clinicians available when you want another perspective.
You will have:
- Clinical autonomy
- Regular collaboration with other Physical Therapists
- Case review and discussion
- Support with complex patient presentations
- Opportunities to exchange treatment ideas
- Ongoing feedback and clinical development
You can build your own treatment style while still having a team around you.
A Physical Therapy Caseload That Keeps You Growing
Your work will include a variety of diagnoses, patient goals, and clinical challenges.
Your caseload may include:
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Sports rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Concussion management
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Pelvic health
- Balance disorders
- Neurologic rehabilitation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Active aging programs
This variety allows you to strengthen your overall Physical Therapy skill set while developing deeper expertise in the areas that interest you most.
What You Will Do
As a Physical Therapist at West Portland Physical Therapy, you will:
- Perform comprehensive Physical Therapy evaluations
- Identify movement, mobility, strength, pain, balance, and functional limitations
- Develop individualized plans of care
- Provide evidence-based Physical Therapy interventions
- Progress treatment based on clinical findings and patient response
- Educate patients about their condition, treatment plan, and recovery
- Help patients understand the purpose behind exercises and interventions
- Monitor progress toward meaningful functional goals
- Adjust treatment plans when appropriate
- Build strong, trusting patient relationships
- Collaborate with other Physical Therapists on complex cases
- Participate in clinical discussions and case review
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Support a professional, welcoming, and patient-centered clinic experience
Build Stronger Clinical Skills
Your growth as a Physical Therapist should continue throughout your career.
You will receive ongoing support through:
- Bi-weekly mentorship and clinical development
- Case review and peer collaboration
- Journal clubs
- Continuing education funding
- Advanced certification support
- Protected learning opportunities
- Ongoing feedback from experienced clinicians
- Opportunities to develop specialty skills
- Support for long-term professional development
The goal is to help you become a more confident, versatile, and clinically strong Physical Therapist over time.
Strong Support for New Graduate Physical Therapists
The environment where you begin your Physical Therapy career matters.
New graduate Physical Therapists will have access to:
- Structured mentorship from day one
- Bi-weekly clinical development
- Regular access to experienced Physical Therapists
- Ongoing case review and feedback
- Support strengthening clinical reasoning
- Guidance with treatment progression
- Support building confidence with patient care
- Protected learning opportunities
- Journal clubs
- Continuing education opportunities
- A collaborative clinical team
You will have support as you develop your treatment style, improve your decision-making, and become more comfortable managing increasingly complex patients.
Experienced Physical Therapists Can Keep Advancing
If you already have clinical experience, you will still have room to challenge yourself and continue growing.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Use your clinical judgment and experience
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based Physical Therapy
- Maintain high clinical standards
- Work with a diverse patient population
- Expand into advanced clinical areas
- Pursue specialty certifications
- Participate in continuing education
- Collaborate with other experienced Physical Therapists
- Mentor and share knowledge when appropriate
- Take advantage of greater scheduling flexibility
- Continue building a sustainable long-term Physical Therapy career
Flexible Scheduling and Better Work-Life Balance
A strong Physical Therapy career should support the rest of your life.
West Portland Physical Therapy offers:
- Flexible scheduling options
- Documentation completed during the workday whenever possible
- A schedule designed to support both professional and personal priorities
- More opportunity to protect your evenings and personal time
- A work environment focused on long-term career sustainability
What We Are Looking For
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Hold an Oregon Physical Therapist license or are eligible to obtain one
- Value patient-centered, evidence-based Physical Therapy
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Want to continue developing your clinical reasoning
- Enjoy working with a diverse patient population
- Are collaborative and growth-minded
- Take ownership of patient care and outcomes
- Value continuing education and professional development
- Want clinical autonomy with access to support
- Want to build a sustainable career in Physical Therapy
New graduates and experienced Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.
Build a Physical Therapy Career You Can Enjoy Long Term
At West Portland Physical Therapy, you will have the opportunity to provide thoughtful Physical Therapy, build meaningful patient relationships, strengthen your clinical skills, and work alongside a team that supports your development.
You will have clinical autonomy, mentorship, flexible scheduling, continuing education support, and a diverse caseload that keeps you growing.
If you are looking for a Physical Therapist position where you can continue becoming a stronger clinician while building a career that feels sustainable, we would like to meet you.
We are scheduling interviews now.
Apply today to begin a confidential conversation with West Portland Physical Therapy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (or eligible) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000