Inpatient | Physical Therapist

Inpatient Physical Therapist – Travel Contract in Anchorage, Alaska

Join our healthcare team as an Inpatient Physical Therapist on a 13-week travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. Make a meaningful impact in a supportive rehabilitation environment serving adult and geriatric patients across inpatient rehabilitation and LTACH/ICU settings. Help patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence while enjoying scenic mountain views, extensive outdoor recreation, and the unique culture of the Last Frontier.

Physical Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,450
• Assignment Type: Physical therapy travel contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: Approximately 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shifts; primarily four 10-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Five 8-hour day shifts may also be available
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend shifts per month
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation with LTACH/ICU services
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred
• On-Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply

Inpatient Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in Alaska or an active compact Physical Therapist license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience, preferably in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, or LTACH settings
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and mobility-related conditions
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, time-management, and patient-education skills
• Ability to meet travel assignment requirements; local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the worksite

Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including gait training, transfer training, strengthening, range-of-motion exercises, balance activities, and functional mobility training
• Work with patients recovering from stroke, spinal conditions, joint replacement, fractures, amputations, cardiopulmonary conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Train patients in the safe use of walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, lifts, and other assistive devices
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, body mechanics, and discharge recommendations
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and discharge planning accurately in the electronic medical record
• Promote patient safety, skin integrity, fall prevention, and functional independence throughout treatment

Apply now for this Inpatient Physical Therapist travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska, and join a dedicated rehabilitation team serving adult and geriatric patients.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.