Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, Alaska.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of clinical experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating patients with mobility, strength, balance, orthopedic, neurological, and functional limitations.

The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based rehabilitation services, educate patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals.

Candidates must hold an active Alaska Physical Therapist license , current BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

· Evaluate patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, mobility, balance, and functional impairments.

· Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

· Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.

· Perform strength, range-of-motion, endurance, and mobility assessments.

· Provide manual therapy and other appropriate physical therapy interventions within scope of practice.

· Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

· Assist patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other medical conditions.

· Educate patients and families regarding home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and recovery expectations.

· Recommend appropriate assistive devices and mobility equipment.

· Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.

· Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

· Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

· Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and rehabilitation standards.

· Manage assigned caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

· Active Alaska Physical Therapist license

· Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience

· Current BLS / BCLS certification

· Valid driver’s license

· Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

· Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills

· Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient-care priorities

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following educational pathways:

· Entry-level Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

OR

· Graduation from an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program at the bachelor’s or master’s level, with sufficient professional experience and continuing education to meet applicable licensure requirements

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may also have:

· Acute-care Physical Therapy experience

· Hospital-based rehabilitation experience

· Orthopedic rehabilitation experience

· Neurological rehabilitation experience

· Post-surgical rehabilitation experience

· Gait and balance training experience

· Fall-prevention experience

· Previous travel therapy experience

· Experience working with medically complex patients

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

· Physical Therapy evaluation

· Therapeutic exercise

· Gait training

· Transfer training

· Balance training

· Functional mobility

· Strength assessment

· Range-of-motion assessment

· Postoperative rehabilitation

· Orthopedic rehabilitation

· Neurological rehabilitation

· Fall prevention

· Assistive devices

· Patient and family education

· Discharge planning

· Clinical documentation

Schedule Requirements

· Day Shift

· 40 hours per week

· Scheduling may vary within department operating hours.

· Typical department coverage may include:

o Monday–Friday: approximately 7:00 AM–6:00 PM

o Saturday: approximately 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

· Exact shift assignments may vary based on patient volume and department needs.

Additional Requirements

· Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.

· Candidates must maintain all required licensure and certifications throughout the assignment.

· A valid driver’s license is required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled and adaptable Physical Therapist who can independently manage a rehabilitation caseload while working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

· Physical Therapist

· Acute Care Physical Therapist

· Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

· Hospital Physical Therapist

· Travel Physical Therapist

· Orthopedic Physical Therapist

· Inpatient Physical Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.