Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler

Portland, Oregon, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09

$2,324.12/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Hand Therapist (PT or OT) with 2+ years of hand therapy experience for an outpatient hand clinic position.

Details

• Outpatient hand clinic setting across two locations: 3 days at CHH Building and 2 days at Beaverton Clinic
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm
• No floating required for this position
• Patient population includes adult hand injury, nerve injury, tendon repair, reattachment, upper and lower extremity, and orthopedic soft tissue injuries
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Performs custom splinting including functional splints, orthoplast, and static splints
• Uses modalities including electrical stimulation, paraffin bath, and ultrasound

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of hand therapy experience required
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) certification required
• BLS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• Expertise in custom splinting required
• Expertise in complex hand trauma and surgeries required
• Valid state license required if applicable
• No new graduates will be considered
• Must complete Relias exam with a score of 85% or higher
• Must provide two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months (charge RN references not accepted)
• Must provide complete 7-year work history including city, state, dates of employment, and reason for any gaps
• Copies of certifications required (BLS/ACLS via AHA, RQI not accepted)

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, splinting, and patient/family education for hand and upper extremity conditions
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Candidates may float to a nearby affiliate hospital as needed; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must have a reference completed by their prior OHSU manager
• Candidates must be gone at least 6 months to return as a traveler
• Comprehensive lifetime background check required; no background or license hits accepted