Travel Physical Therapist Job

Overview

Physical Therapist traveling assignment in Lake Oswego, OR. Start date May 26, 2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed 40 hours per week with a consistent 8-hour shift. Setting: hospital-based care. This assignment supports patients across age groups, requiring evaluation, plan development, and ongoing treatment of neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,584–$2,775 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8 hours
• Start date: May 26, 2026
• Setting: hospital-based care
• Travel support and dedicated assignment coordination
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients of all age groups; plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to restore or maintain well-being
• Conduct clinical assessments to identify patient needs and determine appropriateness for therapy; document and review a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, and other clinical records; revise the POC based on assessment data
• Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessments; collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team
• Assist/instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities; educate on the safe use of equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, canes, braces, prosthetic devices) and adapt devices as needed; order rehabilitative equipment as appropriate
• Provide patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures, considering age, condition, culture, and learning readiness; apply infection control and universal precautions
• Accept clinical assignments within education and competence; supervise or coordinate other team members as applicable to patient care
  
  

Requirements

• Current State License as a Physical Therapist – Required
• Proof of current CPR certification – Required
• Current driver's license; reliable transportation and insurance – Required
• 1–2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting – Required
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program – Required
• Knowledge of English; ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Ability to work in a hospital-based setting; travel locally; flexible schedule
• Prolonged standing and walking; ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, pulling, and pushing
  
  

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing to facilitate start
• Nationwide assignments and opportunities to extend or transfer
  
  

Find more opportunities

If this position isn’t a perfect fit, explore additional Physical Therapist openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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