Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler, LLC.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance w

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist specializing in hand therapy for an inpatient rehab role in Portland, OR. CHT certification and 2+ years of hand therapy experience are required.

The position splits time between a hand clinic and a satellite clinic, with 5x8 day shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and requires Epic EMR proficiency, an active OR license, and strict background checks. Travel may be local; no new graduates accepted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hand therapy experience as OT or PT.
• CHT certification is required.
• BLS certification required (AHA Traditional).
• Experience with custom splinting and hand trauma.

Responsibilities

• Split time between hand clinic (3 days) and satellite clinic (2 days).
• Work 5x8 shifts, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Treat adult hand injuries and upper/lower extremity conditions.
• Perform evaluations, plan of care, and discharge planning.
• Provide patient and family education.
• May need to float to affiliate hospital.

Skills

Hand therapy

BLS certified

Splinting

Education

CHT certification

Oregon state license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist specializing in hand therapy for an inpatient rehab role, requiring CHT certification and 2+ years of hand therapy experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a hand therapy specialist (OT or PT)
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification required
• BLS certification required (AHA Traditional accepted; RQI not accepted)
• Expert-level skills in custom splinting
• Expert-level experience with complex hand trauma and surgeries
• Epic charting experience required
• Active OR state license required for consideration (license required if applicable)
• No new graduates will be considered
• Must complete Relias exams with a score of 85% or higher
• Must provide two manager or supervisor references from an employer within the last 24 months (charge RN references not accepted)
• Must provide last seven years of work history including city, state, dates of employment, and PTO details
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted

Responsibilities

• Position splits time between a hand clinic building (3 days) and a satellite clinic (2 days)
• 5x8 day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• No floating required outside of the unit
• Work settings include adult outpatient and hand clinic
• Treats adult patients with hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, reattachments, upper and lower extremity conditions, and orthopedic soft tissue injuries
• Utilizes evaluation tools including adaptive equipment assessments
• Performs modalities including electrical stimulation, paraffin bath, and ultrasound
• Fabricates custom splints including functional, static, and orthoplast splints
• Epic EMR experience required
• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, assessment, plan of care development, reassessments, and discharge planning
• Provides patient and family education as part of care
• May float to an affiliate hospital nearby; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• No mileage radius requirement; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed two weeks
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must be gone at least 6 months before returning, and require a reference from their prior OHSU manager
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Comprehensive lifetime background check required; no background or license hits accepted
• 13-week minimum contract length

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-763404

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