Hospital | Physical Therapist | 13-Week Travel PT Contract – Portland, OR

Physical Therapist Jobs – Acute Care Hospital Travel Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in the Portland area for an experienced PT who excels in acute care, hospital rehab, and adult and geriatric patient care. Join a collaborative team in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting with a 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest.

Job Details

• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950 - $2,100
• Shift: Day shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts (08:00 - 18:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required, averaging 2-3 weekend days per month
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Location: Portland-area assignment in Oregon, offering a welcoming community, great dining, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
• Previous travel PT experience required
• Active Oregon Physical Therapist license required; compact license must be in hand at submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, or fast-paced hospital-based therapy settings preferred
• Epic documentation experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, including shifts where you may be the only Physical Therapist on duty
• Must be able to float to ICU, ED, and ASU as needed

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat hospitalized patients to improve mobility, safety, and functional independence
• Provide acute care physical therapy for common diagnoses such as deconditioning, post-fall recovery, failure to thrive, and total joint replacements
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on patient progress, discharge goals, and interdisciplinary input
• Perform gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activity interventions
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safe mobility, and discharge readiness
• Use assistive devices and mobility equipment appropriately, including walkers, canes, crutches, and mechanical lifts
• Document accurately in Epic and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support patient flow and collaborate with other therapy disciplines to help achieve the best possible outcomes

Apply now to join this travel Physical Therapist job in Portland, Oregon, and make an impact in acute care healthcare today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.