Travel Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy - $2,324 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Clinic Physical Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist specializing in hand therapy for an inpatient rehab role, requiring CHT certification and 2+ years of hand therapy experience.

Details

• Position splits time between a hand clinic building (3 days) and a satellite clinic (2 days)
• 5x8 day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• No floating required outside of the unit
• Work settings include adult outpatient and hand clinic
• Treats adult patients with hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, reattachments, upper and lower extremity conditions, and orthopedic soft tissue injuries
• Utilizes evaluation tools including adaptive equipment assessments
• Performs modalities including electrical stimulation, paraffin bath, and ultrasound
• Fabricates custom splints including functional, static, and orthoplast splints
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a hand therapy specialist (OT or PT)
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA Traditional accepted; RQI not accepted)
• Expert-level skills in custom splinting
• Expert-level experience with complex hand trauma and surgeries
• Epic charting experience required
• Active OR state license required for consideration (license required if applicable)
• No new graduates will be considered
• Must complete Relias exams with a score of 85% or higher
• Must provide two manager or supervisor references from an employer within the last 24 months (charge RN references not accepted)
• Must provide last seven years of work history including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO details
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, assessment, plan of care development, reassessments, and discharge planning
• Provides patient and family education as part of care
• May float to an affiliate hospital nearby; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• No mileage radius requirement; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed two weeks
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must be gone at least 6 months before returning, and require a reference from their prior OHSU manager
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Comprehensive lifetime background check required; no background or license hits accepted
• 13-week minimum contract length

American Traveler Job ID #P-763404. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.