Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,960 to $3,460 per week in Bethel, AK

Physical Therapist
Location: Bethel, AK
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,960 to $3,460 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 2/9/2027

About the Position

Location: Bethel, AK
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Start: 2/9/2027

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join a hospital in Bethel, AK and provide high-quality rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with functional movement impairments across a variety of settings. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess functional mobility, strength, range of motion, and pain levels
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings
• Administer therapeutic interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards

Pay range: $2,960 to $3,460 per week.

Travel PT package: $3,460/week (40 hours) = $47/hour taxable + up to $1,580/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $74–$83/hour fully taxable ($2,960–$3,320/week for 40 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active AK PT license
• BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• 1+ years of recent Physical Therapist experience
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required