Travel Physical Therapist Job
Physical Therapist – outpatient-focused rehabilitation with occasional inpatient and SNF coverage in a rural, critical access setting in Valdez, Alaska, United States. Start date: 05/18/2026. Duration: several weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,179 to $2,374. Shift: 5x8 Days. This travel assignment offers housing and a company vehicle, with a patient-centered scope of care across pediatric through geriatric populations.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,179–$2,374
- Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
- Start date: 05/18/2026
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Setting: Rural critical access health facility with outpatient focus (some inpatient and SNF coverage)
- Housing and a company vehicle provided; block scheduling available
Responsibilities
- Conduct PT evaluations and develop treatment plans for pediatric through geriatric patients in an outpatient setting, with occasional inpatient and SNF coverage.
- Implement post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation (hip, knee, shoulder, spine) and manage spine/low-back and cervical conditions; provide gait and mobility training.
- Deliver neuro-rehabilitation for stroke/post-stroke, TBI, MS, and Parkinson’s disease; perform functional training and caregiver education.
- Design and adjust home exercise programs; educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and adherence.
- Document care in the charting system and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
- Epic charting is expected as part of compliance and workflow integration.
Requirements
- Alaska PT license or eligibility; pending state license accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the assignment location
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience; first-time travelers accepted
- Outpatient-focused practice with exposure to inpatient and SNF settings; ability to work across settings
- Epic charting experience expected
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis B vaccination required (facility accepts only Hep B; no titers or declinations accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required
Benefits and Support
- Housing provided (typically 1-bedroom apartment; single traveler; no pets)
- Vehicle provided for around-town use; traveler-only operation; license and insurance required
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and onboarding
- Extension opportunities
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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.
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