
Outpatient | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.25
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $56.25/hour — 1% 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 Assignment in Anchorage, Alaska
Travel Physical Therapist needed in Anchorage, Alaska, for a 15-week outpatient rehabilitation assignment treating adult and geriatric patients.
Join a collaborative outpatient physical therapy team within an acute hospital environment and make a meaningful impact while treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, and medically complex conditions. This on-site travel PT opportunity includes approximately 10 patient visits per day. Anchorage offers scenic mountain views, outdoor recreation, trails, and a vibrant Alaska community for professionals seeking an exceptional travel healthcare experience.
Travel Physical Therapy Job Details
- Location: Anchorage, Alaska
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170–$2,330
- Assignment Type: Travel Physical Therapist assignment
- Assignment Length: 15 weeks
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 22, 2027
- Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient physical therapy within an acute hospital environment
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shifts per Week: 4x10 or 5x8 day schedule options
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts for the 5x8 option; a 4x10 option may also be available
- Schedule: Day shift, primarily weekdays; occasional Saturday coverage may be required
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, including neurologic, orthopedic, and medically complex patients
- Typical Volume: Approximately 10 patient visits per day
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of physical therapy experience, preferably in an outpatient rehabilitation setting
- Current Alaska Physical Therapist license; a compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
- Pending Alaska licensure may be considered
- Current BLS certification
- Experience with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience required
- Clinical experience treating orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, and medically complex patient populations
- Ability to provide patient and family education, develop home exercise programs, and promote safe body mechanics
- Strong communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
- Availability to meet assignment scheduling requirements, including potential holiday coverage
Outpatient Physical Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled outpatient rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, and medically complex conditions
- Treat conditions involving the spine, shoulders, hips, knees, and other musculoskeletal systems
- Support patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, joint replacement, and related conditions
- Deliver therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, rehabilitation interventions, and patient education
- Develop and instruct patients in appropriate home exercise programs
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge planning accurately in Epic
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families to support effective patient outcomes
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and patient-centered treatment environment
- Adapt care plans based on patient progress, clinical presentation, and functional goals
Apply now to join this outpatient travel physical therapy assignment in Anchorage, Alaska, and advance your PT career while exploring the Last Frontier.
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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