Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing support

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement patient rehabilitation plans in accordance with physician orders.

The role emphasizes assessing patients' conditions, establishing treatment programs, setting goals, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure care meets needs and tolerances.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctorate or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with NPTE certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school.
• Minimum of one year of experience.
• Current state licensure or active application process, CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients' medical conditions and functional capabilities; establish treatment programs and goals; document progress and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and evaluate care, ensuring interventions meet patient needs and tolerance.
• Develop and modify care plans; provide skilled therapy services; evaluate patient progress; ensure documentation accuracy.

Education

Doctorate or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (NPTE certified)

Job description

Role:

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing patient rehabilitation plans in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities:

Assess referred patients' medical conditions and functional capabilities, establish treatment programs, set realistic goals, document progress, and educate patients and families. Collaborate with healthcare teams to plan and evaluate care, ensuring interventions meet patient needs and tolerance.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Doctorate or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with NPTE certification, be a graduate of an accredited school, and possess a minimum of one year of experience. Current state licensure or active application process, along with CPR certification, are required.

Skills:

Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and a patient-centered approach.

Key Duties:

Develop and modify care plans, provide skilled therapy services, evaluate patient progress, and ensure documentation accuracy.

Additional Information:

The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, housing support, travel reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. The position involves day shifts, typically 10 hours per day, and is focused solely on fulfilling patient care needs.