Physical Therapist National Traveler

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist – National Traveler (Journey by Upstream)
  • Nationwide - Competitive salary + housing stipend & bonuses - Adventure + Stability
  • Take Your PT Career on the Road — with the Security of Upstream Rehabilitation

Tired of choosing between travel freedom and career stability? Now you don’t have to.

Join Journey by Upstream, our national travel physical therapy program designed for adventurous clinicians who want to explore new locations without sacrificing benefits, consistency, or career growth.

With over 1,200 outpatient clinics across 28 states, and 26+ respected regional brands like BenchMark, Results, and Drayer, Upstream offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the country, grow your skills, and build your career — all with one trusted employer.

Why PTs Choose Journey by Upstream

Exceptional Total Compensation Package

  • Competitive salary + monthly non-taxed housing stipend & travel reimbursement
  • Tiered assignment bonuses and productivity-based incentives
  • Student loan repayment opportunities
  • Paid Time Off, holidays, and paid relocation days between assignments
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance
  • Structured onboarding, mentorship, and continuing education
  • Advantages You Won’t Find with a Travel Agency
  • Guaranteed full-time work – no risk of cancellations or lost hours
  • Continuous insurance coverage between assignments, even during PTO
  • One EMR and standardized systems across all Upstream clinics – no need to re-learn documentation each time
  • Flexible assignment lengths: typically 13 weeks, with 6- or 12-month options available
  • Career mobility – transition into a permanent location when you’re ready or keep exploring indefinitely
  • What You’ll Do
  • Develop personalized, evidence-based care plans
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with local clinical teams and leaders across our brands
  • Build meaningful connections in new communities
  • Continue to learn and grow in a supportive, values-driven culture
  • What You’ll Need
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Active or pending Physical Therapist license in applicable state(s)

Your Next Adventure Starts Here

Combine your passion for outpatient orthopedics with your love for travel and new experiences. As part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, the nation’s largest dedicated outpatient rehab provider, you’ll enjoy the freedom of travel and the security of a full-time employer.

Join thousands of clinicians who are redefining what it means to love where you work. Apply today to start your Journey.

Upstream Rehabilitation is the largest dedicated outpatient rehabilitation provider nationwide. We proudly serve patients in over 1200 clinics from coast to coast, and we operate as 26+ brand partners within the Upstream family including Results, Benchmark, Drayer, and more. As the leader in pure-play outpatient physical therapy, being a part of the Upstream family offers something for every clinician!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

Click Here to Learn Even More About Upstream

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement personalized, evidence-based physical therapy care plans for patients in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with local clinical teams to deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy across various locations.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Requires an active or pending Physical Therapist license in the applicable state(s).

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationCollaborationPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (263 salary observations; 743 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$101k)338 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Oregon vs national$97k median in Oregon$94k nationally (+3%)263 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon295 active22,008 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 52% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOregon Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 23% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,700 in the last 30 days4,517 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstream Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary + monthly non-taxed housing stipend & travel reimbursement
Tiered assignment bonuses and productivity-based incentives
Student loan repayment opportunities
Paid Time Off, holidays, and paid relocation days between assignments
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance
Structured onboarding, mentorship, and continuing education
Guaranteed full-time work
Continuous insurance coverage between assignments

Living in Eugene

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Eugene-Springfield, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.