Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist to manage a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient clinic in a remote Alaska setting, requiring 4+ years of experience and current AK licensure.

Job Details

• Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic,
• Coordinates an orthopedic specialty field clinic including screening and prioritizing referrals,
• Village-based treatment requires travel via small, non-pressurized planes,
• Hospital setting includes hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electric stimulation modalities,
• Village setting requires therapist to bring necessary equipment such as theraband and ultrasound devices,
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm,
• 13-week assignment,

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required,
• Minimum 4 years of active, full-time patient care experience required,
• Previous managerial experience preferred,
• Current BLS certification required,
• Alaska PT license required if applicable,
• Strong language, mathematical, computer, and reasoning skills required,
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint required,
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural backgrounds required,
• DOB and SSN required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Manages department operations including revenue optimization and expense management,
• Provides direct patient care including skilled evaluations and treatment plan development,
• Supports interdisciplinary team functions and promotes professional development among staff,
• Participates in reports, audits, and compliance tracking for the department,
• Orientation held on Tuesday and Wednesday,
• Hospital housing provided in shared units with private bedrooms, separated by gender, no pets allowed,
• Traveler coordinates housing directly with facility,
• Flight reimbursement available for economy-level travel with required documentation,
• Flight itinerary must be submitted one week before start date,
• Facility provides airport pickup upon arrival but not for departure,
• Open to first-time travelers