
Outpatient | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.13
- Weekly
- $2,365
- Yearly (full-time)
- $122,980
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $59.13/hour — 7% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Alaska ($55.43/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Alaska right now
- 81 open Physical Therapist jobs in Alaska from 7 agencies, 26 of them in Anchorage.
- Pay in these listings: $17.95 – $102/hour, median $59.13/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Alaska: $55.43/hour ($115,294/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($72.38/hour across 4 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Anchorage, Alaska
Join an outpatient physical therapy team in Anchorage, Alaska, and help neuro, orthopedic, and medically complex patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life. This 15-week travel physical therapist assignment offers daytime hours, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to work in a nationally recognized healthcare community surrounded by Alaska’s scenic mountains, outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural experiences.
Travel Physical Therapy Job Details
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
- Healthcare Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation within an acute hospital environment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,450
- Assignment Length: 15 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Schedule: Day shifts; 4x10-hour shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A 5x8-hour schedule may also be available
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekend Coverage: No regular weekends; occasional Saturdays may be required
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
- On-Call: Not required
- First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional physical therapy experience
- Current Alaska Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one; pending licenses may be considered
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience or demonstrated interest in outpatient physical therapy for neuro, orthopedic, and medically complex patients
- Ability to document accurately in an electronic medical record; Epic experience is preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Willingness to meet travel assignment requirements, including providing professional references and required documentation
- Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location to meet travel eligibility requirements
Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based physical therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled outpatient rehabilitation treatment for neuro, orthopedic, and medically complex conditions
- Progress patients through therapeutic exercise, functional training, neuromuscular re-education, and other appropriate physical therapy interventions
- Monitor patient response to treatment and modify plans based on clinical progress
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, safety, mobility, and ongoing recovery
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in Epic
- Maintain compliance with professional standards, facility policies, and applicable Alaska state regulations
Apply now to join this Anchorage, Alaska travel physical therapy assignment and advance your career in outpatient rehabilitation.
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.
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