Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hand Therapy | Inpatient Rehabilitation in Portland, OR

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as an experienced Travel Physical Therapist specializing in inpatient hand therapy. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to support adolescent and adult patients across Portland and nearby Beaverton clinical settings while providing expert evaluation, treatment, custom splinting, and patient education. This Portland, Oregon physical therapy job is ideal for a clinician seeking a rewarding Pacific Northwest travel assignment with a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,920
• Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Specialty: Hand therapy and upper-extremity rehabilitation
• Location: Portland, Oregon, with a split-site schedule that includes nearby Beaverton
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Monday through Friday; three days in Portland and two days in Beaverton
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist (PT) licensure or eligibility for practice in Oregon
• At least 2 years of professional physical therapy experience, including significant hand therapy experience
• Experience treating complex hand trauma, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and upper-extremity conditions
• Advanced expertise in custom splinting, including static, functional, and Orthoplast splints
• Current BLS certification
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification preferred
• Recent Epic documentation experience
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, reassessment, discharge planning, and patient and family education skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physical therapy, interpretation services, rapid response, and administrative support teams

Inpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients with hand, upper-extremity, and related orthopedic or neurological conditions
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on patient goals and clinical findings
• Provide specialized hand therapy interventions, including custom splinting and adaptive equipment assessment
• Treat patients recovering from complex hand trauma, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, reattachments, and soft-tissue injuries
• Apply therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, paraffin, and other appropriate interventions
• Perform ongoing reassessments and modify treatment plans to promote safe, measurable progress
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, precautions, adaptive techniques, and functional recovery
• Complete timely and accurate physical therapy documentation in Epic
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and support a high standard of inpatient rehabilitation services

Portland is a vibrant Pacific Northwest destination known for outdoor access, creative culture, and an excellent food scene. Apply now to join this Oregon travel physical therapy assignment and make a meaningful impact in hand therapy and inpatient rehabilitation.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.