Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist – General in Kodiak, Alaska. Travel assignment starting 10/19/2026 with a 70-hour per-2-weeks guaranteed schedule and a 5x8 day shift. Weekly pay range: $2,630–$2,851. Setting includes a hospital-based, multi-unit environment providing outpatient, acute care, and SNF therapy. This opportunity requires a compact Alaska PT license in hand at submission and supports first-time travelers with housing and transportation options.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,630–$2,851 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be offset by one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Travel assignment in a hospital-based setting with outpatient, acute care, and SNF services
- Housing provided (typical 1-bedroom apartment) and a rental vehicle

Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy evaluations and ongoing treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients across outpatient, acute care, and SNF settings; adjust plans based on progress and discharge goals
- Perform gait training, transfers (including Hoyer lift), mobility coaching, ADL training, and functional strengthening
- Provide wound care and lymphedema management; participate in pelvic floor therapy and pediatrics when appropriate
- Administer and monitor therapeutic modalities (e-stim, ultrasound, TENS, iontophoresis) and document care in the designated electronic charting system (Epic)
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient goals and ensure safe, efficient transitions across settings
- Float within scope to cover Outpatient, Acute Care, and SNF needs; follow pre-start/orientation modules; comply with facility policies and documentation standards

Requirements
- Active Alaska Physical Therapy license (compact license acceptable) in hand at submission
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of clinical physical therapy experience
- Willingness to float among outpatient, acute care, and SNF settings
- Local radius rule: permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the work site
- Two references documenting at least 1 year of professional experience within the last 3 years

Benefits and Support
- Housing assistance: typically 1-bedroom apartment; includes a rental vehicle
- Travel support: dedicated recruiter and travel coordination; orientation modules prior to start
- Scheduling: 70 hours per 2 weeks guaranteed
- No on-call requirement; weekends not mandated
- Parking provided; normal scrubs policy (color optional) and Epic charting required
- COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status not specified
- Compliance and background: references required; certain background restrictions may apply; local market guidelines observed
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment

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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.

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