Travel Physical Therapist Job

Overview Physical Therapist•

Specialty:

Physical Therapist | Valdez, Alaska, United States | Start May 18, 2026 | Travel assignment (weeks) | $2,219•2,386 per week | Guaranteed hours: 70 hours every 2 weeks |

Shift:

5x8 Day shifts |

Setting:

rural acute care with outpatient focus, plus some inpatient and SNF coverage Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,219•2,386 per week Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks Assignment length: up to 1 calendar year with a minimum 6-month break before returning

Schedule:

5x8 days Start date: May 18, 2026 Housing provided (1-bedroom apartment in most cases) and a company-owned shared-use vehicle Housing/vehicle stipends: not applicable if housing/vehicle are provided Holiday coverage: willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) Travel assignment in a rural outpatient/inpatient setting with SNF coverage Responsibilities Perform PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in outpatient and inpatient settings, including post-operative ortho (hip, knee, shoulder) and spine cases Address spinal conditions and musculoskeletal pain (low back and neck), with progressive progression of therapy as clinically indicated Provide neuro rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, TBI, SCI, MS, and Parkinson's disease; implement and monitor home exercise programs Educate patients and families, provide written/guided home exercise plans, and document care in the patient record Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, participate in rounds as appropriate, and ensure appropriate patient discharge planning Maintain accurate, timely charting in the designated electronic health record (Epic noted in compliance details)

Requirements Licensure:

Active physical therapy license required; pending license accepted (processing 10-12 weeks)

Certifications:

BLS required

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of clinical experience Setting experience: Ability to work in outpatient and acute care/ SNF/LTC settings

Additional:

Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; willingness to travel and support required coverage; on-site duties may include some inpatient care and SNF coverage

Documentation:

Charting experience required; Epic noted as the system Benefits and Support Housing provided: facility-provided 1-bedroom apartments in most cases (move-in earliest 72 hours before contract start; depart within 24 hours after end; no pets; traveler typically housed) Vehicle provided: company-owned shared-use vehicle; traveler must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance; local use only within ~30 miles Assignment support: dedicated recruiter and travel support available 24/7; fast credentialing processes noted Credentials and compliance: pre-start modules (average ~16 hours; >20 hours requires approval); immunization requirements specify Hep B vaccine acceptance only (no titers/declination)

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Please note:

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