Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care - $2,792 per week

Supplemental Health Care, Inc.; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 125,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision, life and

Pet insurance

SHC's Share the Care referral program

401(k) retirement savings program

Discounted CEU courses

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Bethel, Alaska. The position is in an acute care hospital setting with a 13-week contract and 40 hours per week, typically 8-hour day shifts.

Travel employment offers competitive compensation and supportive resources from SHC. Current Alaska PT licensure, graduation from an accredited PT program, BLS, and at least 1 year of experience are required, along with strong communication skills with patients, families,

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in Alaska.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families and caregivers.
• Potentially delegate and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.

Skills

Communication with patients

Communication with families

Communication with facility personnel

1 year PT experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bethel, Alaska.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

Supplemental Health Care is seeking experienced Physical Therapists for acute care hospital contract assignments in Bethel, Alaska. Whether you prefer to travel or stay local, we offer carefully matched opportunities, competitive compensation, and professional support throughout your assignment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in Alaska
• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1-year as a Physical Therapist
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel

Acute Care Physical Therapist Contract Details

• $2,742 - $2,792 per week*
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension
• Acute care setting

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Therapists will provide PT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines.
• Physical Therapists will need to have effective communication skills for working with patients, their families, and other caregivers.
• Physical Therapists may be asked to delegate and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.

What We Offer

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1552845. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Physical Therapist – Acute Care Setting

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world‑class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Discount program
• Health savings account