Travel Physical Therapist General Job
Kodiak, Alaska
CONTRACTOR | USD 2630.00 - 2851.00 WEEK
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 Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, you’re invited to apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply PAY DISCLAIMER RULE 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.