Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Health, Bethel, Alaska (US). Start date: August 18, 2026. Contract duration: 26 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,438–$1,529 per week. Guaranteed hours: 32 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days. Travel assignment in a hospital-based setting focusing on home health care needs.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,438–$1,529 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: August 18, 2026
- Setting: hospital-based travel assignment with home health focus

Responsibilities
- Direct, modify, and administer physical therapy modalities under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
- Administer treatments and physical agents as directed after the PT has evaluated the patient.
- Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability and maximize independence within patient capabilities.
- Participate in departmental operations, performance improvement activities, infection control, equipment training, and fire safety programs.
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Document patient progress, communicate with the Physical Therapist and care team, and support continuity of care.

Requirements
- Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program (usually a 2-year degree).
- Current Alaska Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing, or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student PTA post-graduation while studying to take licensure exam.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to work in a hospital-based setting and interact with patients across the lifespan.
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is required for travel assignments.
- Experience is preferred but not required.

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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.

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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