Physical Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, Alaska.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of clinical experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating patients with mobility, strength, balance, orthopedic, neurological, and functional limitations.

The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based rehabilitation services, educate patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals.

Candidates must hold an active Alaska Physical Therapist license , current BLS certification, and a valid driver's license.

Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, mobility, balance, and functional impairments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Perform strength, range-of-motion, endurance, and mobility assessments.
• Provide manual therapy and other appropriate physical therapy interventions within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Assist patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other medical conditions.
• Educate patients and families regarding home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and recovery expectations.
• Recommend appropriate assistive devices and mobility equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and rehabilitation standards.
• Manage assigned caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:
• Active Alaska Physical Therapist license
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience
• Current BLS / BCLS certification
• Valid driver's license
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient-care priorities

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following educational pathways:
• Entry-level Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

OR
• Graduation from an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program at the bachelor's or master's level, with sufficient professional experience and continuing education to meet applicable licensure requirements

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may also have:
• Acute-care Physical Therapy experience
• Hospital-based rehabilitation experience
• Orthopedic rehabilitation experience
• Neurological rehabilitation experience
• Post-surgical rehabilitation experience
• Gait and balance training experience
• Fall-prevention experience
• Previous travel therapy experience
• Experience working with medically complex patients

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:
• Physical Therapy evaluation
• Therapeutic exercise
• Gait training
• Transfer training
• Balance training
• Functional mobility
• Strength assessment
• Range-of-motion assessment
• Postoperative rehabilitation
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Fall prevention
• Assistive devices
• Patient and family education
• Discharge planning
• Clinical documentation

Schedule Requirements
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week
• Scheduling may vary within department operating hours.
• Typical department coverage may include:

o Monday-Friday: approximately 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

o Saturday: approximately 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Exact shift assignments may vary based on patient volume and department needs.

Additional Requirements
• Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.
• Candidates must maintain all required licensure and certifications throughout the assignment.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled and adaptable Physical Therapist who can independently manage a rehabilitation caseload while working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:
• Physical Therapist
• Acute Care Physical Therapist
• Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
• Hospital Physical Therapist
• Travel Physical Therapist
• Orthopedic Physical Therapist
• Inpatient Physical Therapist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.