Physical Therapist - Home Health
Portland, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,680/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with skilled home health experience for a 13-week home health contract in the West Portland, OR area.
Details
- Home health setting serving West Portland, OR and surrounding areas
- 8-hour day shifts, 5 days per week (4x10 and 3x12 schedules cannot be accommodated)
- Up to 6 patient visits per day at a 1:1 ratio, with a standard of 30 productivity points per day
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Charting is performed using Epic Remote Client (laptop) and Rover (mobile app), along with OASIS documentation
- Travelers may be required to float between facilities within the state
- Daily driving radius of up to approximately 60 miles, with a maximum total drive time of roughly 60–90 minutes per day
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of skilled home health physical therapy experience required
- Active Oregon PT license required if applicable
- Current BLS certification required
- OASIS experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must have reliable personal transportation
- At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
- COVID-19 primary vaccination series plus one booster required
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of home health patients across West Portland and surrounding areas
- The system groups clients geographically to minimize drive and windshield time
- Business casual attire required; scrubs are permitted in any color, but jeans are not allowed
- Local candidates are accepted; candidates living within a 50–75 mile radius are considered local and are eligible at the same pay rate
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not be within 50 miles of the submitting facility
- Refusal to float between facilities within the state may result in assignment termination
- Minimal RTO is preferred; any requested time off should be communicated upfront
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
Savannah has been beyond incredible throughout this whole process! Patient, supportive, willing to take a chance, knowledgeable, and just a great person!
Cons
If she has one, I’ve yet to find it.
Recommends working with 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.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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