Job Description

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.

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