Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Fairbanks, AK where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate, Master‘s, or Bachelor‘s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Alaska PT license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• No new graduates. Minimum clinical experience required; outpatient/manual therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with 1:1 patient care and 45-minute treatment sessions.
• Experience treating post-operative, neurologic, and pelvic populations preferred. No pediatric caseload.
• Comfortable working in an outpatient manual therapy practice setting and collaborating with other on-site PTs.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 50 patients per week.
• Willingness to comply with business casual dress code (jeans allowed on Fridays; no scrubs).

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient.
• Setting: Outpatient – Manual Therapy Practice.
• Shift name: Days.
• Schedule: Flexible (no weekends). Options include 5x8s, 4x10s, or 9x80s.
• Caseload: 1:1 patient care, 45-minute sessions.
• EMR: Prompt (includes AI functionality with auto-dictation).
• Staffing: Other PTs on staff at each clinic.
• Travel teams or PT pairs are not accepted.

Location Highlights

Fairbanks offers abundant outdoor recreation and a strong small-city lifestyle. The city sits near the Chena River and is approximately 60 miles south of Denali National Park, providing access to hiking, fishing, and northern lights viewing. Visitors and residents can reach Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge within a few minutes from downtown and drive roughly 10–15 minutes to Pioneer Park for local museums and seasonal events. Fairbanks supports an adventurous and outdoor-oriented lifestyle with nearby hot springs, dog sledding tours, and multiple trails for summer and winter activities. Public and regional flight options operate from Fairbanks International Airport, providing connections to Anchorage and other Alaskan communities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits may include comprehensive options available starting your first day. Specific benefits details will be provided by the recruiter.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.