Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 7, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 26-week travel assignment in a remote Alaska location providing both outpatient and inpatient PT care across all age ranges and diagnoses.

Details

• Full-time outpatient and inpatient physical therapy setting
• Hospital-based setting includes hi-lo table, whirlpool, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities
• Village-based visits may also be required, where therapists bring their own equipment such as therabands and exercise programs
• Patient population spans all age ranges and diagnoses within Alaska's PT scope of practice
• Monday through Friday day shift schedule
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of PT experience required; hospital-based experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Active Alaska PT license required, or FSBPT paperwork completed to practice post-graduation while pursuing licensure
• Current BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those for whom English is not a first language
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to access online medical literature
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, incorporating evidence-based medicine into individualized care plans
• Orientation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday upon arrival
• Facility-provided housing is available in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms in gender-specific housing — no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
• The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted through American Traveler for reimbursement
• Flight itinerary must be provided at least one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not for return travel
• Competency documentation must be provided upon arrival, including IV/Central Line care, fall precautions, age-specific competencies, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, end of life, blood transfusions, and current BLS
• A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) will be administered upon arrival before beginning work