American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- 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: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of skilled home health experience for a 13-week travel contract covering East Portland, OR and Clark County, WA.
Details
- Home health setting serving East Portland, OR / Clark County, WA and surrounding areas
- 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday; 4x10 and 3x12 schedules cannot be accommodated
- Patient visits of up to 6 patients per day with a standard productivity expectation of 30 points
- 1:1 patient ratio
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within a given state; refusal to float may result in termination
- Charting is done via Epic Remote Client (laptop) and Rover phone app; Oasis is also used
- Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate; personal transportation is required
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of skilled home health PT experience required
- Active OR and WA state PT licenses required (pending licenses accepted; license required if applicable)
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience with Oasis documentation required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must have personal, reliable transportation
- Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Typical daily drive time is minimized through strategic client grouping, though occasional maximum radius of approximately 60 miles (60–90 minutes total) per day is possible
- Business casual attire required; scrubs are allowed in any color but jeans are not permitted
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the submitting facility
- Local candidates are accepted; candidates within a 50–75 mile radius are considered local and are eligible at the same rate
- Minimal RTO is preferred; a limited number of days may be approved
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-731764. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health
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.