Travel Physical Therapist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist – Valdez, Alaska, US. Travel assignment starting 06/22/2026 for a weeks-based temporary role in an outpatient-focused setting with some inpatient and SNF coverage. Weekly pay range: $2,181–$2,355 per week. Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks. Shift: 5x8 Days. First-time travelers accepted; locals not accepted (permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility). Electronic charting experience required; eligibility includes valid or pending Alaska license.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,181–$2,355 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Setting: outpatient with some inpatient and SNF coverage
- Housing and vehicle provided; travel support available

Responsibilities
- Perform PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for outpatient clients with some inpatient/SNF cases
- Deliver orthopedic post-operative rehab (hip, knee, shoulder, spine) and provide neuro rehab (stroke, TBI, SCI, Parkinson’s, MS)
- Implement therapeutic interventions, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training
- Educate patients and families, establish and supervise home exercise programs, and facilitate discharge planning
- Document progress and plan in the EMR; coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team
- Adapt care as needed when floating within the facility network and communicate goals and safety with patients

Requirements
- Active Alaska state PT license required; pending license accepted (approximately 10–12 weeks)
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience
- First-time travelers accepted; locals not accepted (permanent address ≥50 miles from the facility)
- References: 2 required (covering 1 year within the last 3 years)
- Electronic charting experience required; Epic experience preferred (verify system at submission)
- Ability to work in outpatient with some inpatient and SNF coverage; able to meet 5x8 daytime schedule
- Must meet the 50-mile radius requirement from the assignment location

Benefits and Support
- Facility-provided housing (1-bedroom apartment), up to 72 hours before start; return within 24 hours after end; traveler responsible for cleaning; pet restrictions noted
- Facility-provided shared-use vehicle; same timing as housing; traveler solely operates vehicle; around-town use within ~30 miles; license and proof of insurance required; vehicle returned clean with full tank
- Vaccination policy: COVID-19 not required; Hep B vaccination required (no titers or declinations accepted)
- Pre-start and annual training modules (non-billable; ~16 hours)
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support; dedicated account management; high-priority submittals
- Housing/vehicle terms may affect eligibility for stipends
- Extension opportunities and fast credentialing process

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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