Travel Physical Therapist – Outpatient Hand Therapy Contract in Portland, Oregon

Join a rewarding travel Physical Therapist assignment in Portland, Oregon, specializing in outpatient hand therapy and upper-extremity rehabilitation. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician with expertise in complex hand conditions, custom splinting, and adolescent and adult patient care. Work in a collaborative outpatient setting across clinic locations in the Portland-Beaverton area with a consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule and no routine floating.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,920
• Physical Therapy Specialty: Outpatient physical therapy with a hand therapy focus
• Location: Portland, Oregon, with services across the Portland-Beaverton area
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Monday through Friday
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts scheduled within a 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. operating window
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required

Portland offers an exceptional Pacific Northwest lifestyle, with access to scenic parks, outdoor recreation, distinctive neighborhoods, renowned food and arts scenes, and opportunities to explore Oregon’s mountains, rivers, and coastline.

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Oregon Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Oregon licensure
• At least 2 years of professional hand therapy experience
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification strongly preferred; significant hand therapy expertise required
• Current BLS certification
• Demonstrated expertise in custom and functional splinting, including orthoplast and static splints
• Experience treating complex hand trauma, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and reattachment cases
• Proficiency with Epic electronic documentation
• Strong evaluation, reassessment, treatment planning, patient education, and discharge planning skills
• New graduates are not eligible for this travel Physical Therapist assignment

Outpatient Hand Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate adolescent and adult patients with hand, upper-extremity, and related orthopedic conditions
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on patient goals and clinical findings
• Provide specialized rehabilitation for complex hand trauma, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, and postsurgical conditions
• Design, fabricate, and fit custom functional and static splints using orthoplast and other appropriate materials
• Use therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and paraffin as clinically appropriate
• Perform ongoing reassessments and modify treatment plans to support measurable functional progress
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, precautions, and strategies for returning to daily activities
• Coordinate care with rehabilitation colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and complete discharge planning

Apply now to advance your physical therapy career through this outpatient hand therapy travel contract in Portland, Oregon.

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.