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Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) Jobs – Inpatient/Outpatient Travel Contract in Anchorage, Alaska

Join a collaborative pediatric physical therapy team in Anchorage, Alaska, and provide meaningful care to infants, children, and adolescents across inpatient and outpatient settings. This Alaska travel healthcare opportunity offers a rewarding pediatric PT assignment in a community known for breathtaking mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant Alaska lifestyle.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,390–$2,560
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, with a 26-week option available
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Traveler's choice of four 10-hour day shifts or five 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days for the four-shift schedule
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 1–2 weekend shifts per month
• Call: Not required
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Travelers: First-time travelers may be considered with qualifying experience

Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience; pediatric and inpatient experience required
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license or pending license eligible for consideration; license must be active and in hand for an auto-offer
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience treating infants, children, and adolescents in pediatric physical therapy settings
• Ability to provide physical therapy care across inpatient and outpatient environments
• Proficiency with pediatric assessment, evaluation, reassessment, treatment planning, and family education
• Clinical familiarity with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, torticollis, scoliosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other pediatric diagnoses
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and support patient-care needs within the appropriate scope of practice

Pediatric Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional needs and developmental goals
• Provide physical therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform strength testing, range-of-motion activities, gait training, mobility training, and functional assessments
• Assist patients with transfers, sit-to-stand activities, use of walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, sliding boards, specialty beds, and other adaptive equipment
• Provide education to patients and families regarding exercises, safety, injury prevention, positioning, equipment, and home programs
• Monitor progress toward short- and long-term goals and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful discharge planning
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and maintain timely communication with the care team

Apply now for this pediatric travel physical therapist opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving children and families.

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.