Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Portland, OR

Physical Therapist Location: Portland, OR Agency: TechLink Systems, Inc. Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 5/25/2026

About the Position Job Title: Therapy/Rehabilitation - PT Home Health

Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Portland, OR (onsite)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Working hours: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

Total hours: 40 Home Health PT - West Portland OR and Surrounding Areas

  • Requires OR license
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Shift: 8hr Days (This facility cannot accommodate 4x10s or 3x12s.)
  • Ratios: 1:1 (*May visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
  • Years of Experience REQ: 1 YR of Skilled Home Health Experience
  • First-Timers Accepted: Yes
  • Weekend REQ: No
  • Certs REQ: BCLS
  • Is On-Call REQ?: No
  • Will this traveler need to float between like units?: No
  • Open to accommodating block schedule?: No
  • Locals Accepted: Yes; Considered "local" within 50-75 mile radius, will accept locals at the same rate
  • RTO Restrictions: Confirm with hiring manager
  • Guaranteed Hours: Facility can call off UP TO one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Special Requirements

  • Traveler is expected to have their own transportation.
  • System does a good job grouping clients minimizing drive and windshield time. Occasional maximum radius of roughly 60 miles (60-90 minute total drive time) per day.
  • Facility requires primary series COVID vaccination in addition to one booster
  • Oasis is required. Please call out if traveler does not have Oasis Experience

Hospital Highlights

  • Type of Facility: Home Health
  • Attire / Scrub Color: Business casual, no jeans, scrubs allowed but not required (no specific color)
  • Charting: EPIC Remote Client for Home Health (on laptop) and Rover (phone app)/ Oasis
  • Parking Cost: Free
  • Mileage Reimbursement: IRS Standard
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