Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in Vancouver, WA working in an outpatient setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who‘ll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Washington state PT license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience with outpatient orthopedic caseloads, including adolescents to geriatric patients.
• Comfort treating student athletes and approximately 10% post-stroke patients in the chronic/post-rehab phase.
• Experience using WebPT or willingness to train on WebPT EMR.
• Ability to complete 1-hour evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups, utilizing aides to supplement care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an outpatient clinic with a large gym or pool-based programming.
• Experience working with therapy aides and managing productivity targets of roughly 12 patients per 10-hour day.
• New graduates are welcome; mentorship from tenured staff is available.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4x10s.
• Caseload primarily orthopedics with adolescent through geriatric populations; approximately 10% neurological cases post-CVA.
• Clinic features a 6,000 sq ft space with a large gym and an in-ground therapy pool (note: PTs/PTAs do not enter the water).
• Three therapy aides available to support treatment on the floor.
• Productivity expectation: approximately 12 patients per 10-hour day.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits may include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit offerings will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient rehabilitation focused on orthopedic recovery and functional improvement. Work within a friendly, relaxed environment supported by experienced, tenured clinicians and a team of aides. Contribute to patient outcomes through one-hour evaluations, focused follow-ups, and coordinated use of facility resources including a large gym and therapy pool for land-based interventions.

Location Highlights

Vancouver, WA sits on the north bank of the Columbia River and borders Portland, OR across the I-5 bridge. The area provides easy access to Waterfront Renaissance Trail and Esther Short Park within minutes of downtown, and it is approximately a 30- to 45-minute drive to both Beacon Rock State Park and the Columbia River Gorge for hiking and water-based recreation. The region supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with nearby cultural attractions such as the Vancouver Farmers Market and the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, plus commuter access to Portland‘s arts and dining scene.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.