Phil Amaya graduated from Mt. Hood Community College and has worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in out-patient orthopedic and sports settings since 1987. He came to work at PT Northwest in 2011 after working in a Portland area clinic for 23 years. He appreciates the progressive thinking, company values and quality care that PT Northwest strives to provide.
Phil enjoys working with patients of all diagnoses, but has special interests in post-surgical and throwing athletes. He has had the opportunity of working with athletes of all ages and abilities from youth sports to professional athletes. His satisfaction with his job comes from facilitating people’s recovery to overcome injury and return to their previous activity levels.
In his spare time he enjoys doing obstacle races, skiing, hiking, cycling and spending time with his wife and four kids.
Phil is also the recruiting coordinator for new employees at PT Northwest.