Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,400 per week

About the Role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Portland, Oregon, within an Acute Care Hospital setting. The position requires at least 1 year of acute care experience and Epic charting experience.

Schedule

• Day shift, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Fluctuating weekend requirements, anticipating 2-4 per month
• Block scheduling required
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• No on-call requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment within an acute care hospital environment
• Float between units and sister facilities near the contracted location
• Adhere to block scheduling and weekend requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• BLS certification required
• Professional PT license required (if applicable)
• OR License required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Compact state license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required
• First-time travelers are eligible for consideration
• Local candidates accepted at lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

Details

• Acute Care Hospital setting within a short-term acute care, teaching hospital with 536 staff beds
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scrub attire is any color, with OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided by facility
• No parking fees at this facility
• All RTO and scheduling requests should be submitted upfront during the consideration process

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.

We offer thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, with attentive and approachable recruiters finding positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler provides exceptional benefits, including:

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians