Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Alaska; On-site; USD 115,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Rental car during assignment

Weekly pay

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Kodiak, Alaska. The start date is 10/05/2026 for a two weeks minimum, with guaranteed 70 hours every two weeks and a 5x8 shift in a rural critical access hospital.

You will evaluate and treat across acute care, outpatient, and SNF settings, focusing on gait, transfers, discharge planning, and home programs. Housing and a rental car are provided, with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska PT license; compact license must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; first-time travelers accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required.
• Local rule: permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; locals not accepted.
• Ability to work across acute care, outpatient, and SNF settings; willingness to float as needed.
• Must confirm required skills/experience per unit director during compliance and have two references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy evaluations and treatment across acute care, outpatient, and SNF; develop plans of care.
• Address a broad patient population (all ages and diagnoses) with emphasis on gait training, transfers, discharge planning, and therapeutic exercise.
• Provide specialty care as appropriate (wound care, lymphedema, pelvic floor, pediatrics) and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Document patient progress and plan of care in the Epic charting system; participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
• Adapt treatment plans for varying patient needs and coordinate with therapists and nursing staff; educate patients and families on home programs and safety.
• May float to sister facilities as needed; adhere to facility policies and procedures; comply with holiday coverage requirements.

Skills

Gait training

Transfers

Discharge planning

Therapeutic exercise

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist – General, in Kodiak, Alaska. Start date 10/05/2026 for a travel temporary assignment with a 2 weeks minimum duration. Earn $2,537–$2,668 per week, with guaranteed hours of 70 hours per 2 weeks. Shift: 5x8 days. Setting: rural critical access hospital providing acute care, long-term care, and outpatient services.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,537–$2,668 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
• Contract duration: 2 weeks minimum
• Shift: 5x8 days
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Setting: rural critical access hospital with acute care, SNF, and outpatient services
• Housing provided: typically 1-bedroom, plus rental car during assignment
• Holiday requirements: must commit to 3 of the 5 major holidays

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy evaluations and treatment across acute care, outpatient, and SNF settings; develop and implement individual plans of care
• Address a broad patient population (all ages and diagnoses) with emphasis on gait training, transfers, discharge planning, and therapeutic exercise
• Provide specialty care as appropriate (wound care, lymphedema, pelvic floor, pediatrics) and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team
• Document patient progress and plan of care in the Epic charting system; participate in care conferences and discharge planning
• Adapt treatment plans for varying patient needs and coordinate with therapists and nursing staff; educate patients and families on home programs and safety
• May float to sister facilities as needed; adhere to facility policies and procedures; comply with holiday coverage requirements

Requirements

• Active Alaska PT license; compact license must be in hand at submission; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; first-time travelers accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Local rule: permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; locals not accepted
• Ability to work across acute care, outpatient, and SNF settings; willingness to float as needed
• Must confirm required skills/experience per unit director during compliance and have two references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years

Benefits and Support

• Housing provided (typically 1-bedroom) and rental car during assignment
• Weekly pay in the stated range
• Supplemental support: travel coordination and 24/7 recruiter assistance
• Orientation modules required prior to start (non-billable)
• Compliance support with licensing and background checks; note on background policy and Nursys restrictions
• Work schedule includes on-site duties with no on-call requirement; floating to sister facilities as needed
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment

PAY DISCLAIMER

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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