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Travel Physical Therapist – Acute Care in Fairbanks, Alaska

Join an acute care physical therapy team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Fairbanks, Alaska. This 16-week travel healthcare job offers weekday shifts, competitive weekly pay, meaningful patient care responsibilities, and the opportunity to experience the natural beauty and outdoor adventure of Interior Alaska. Fairbanks is known for its welcoming community, scenic landscapes, northern lights, and access to year-round recreational activities.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Acute Care Physical Therapy
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital environment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,710–$2,920
• Start Date: October 25, 2026; additional October start dates may be available
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Occasional Saturday or Sunday coverage may be needed in place of a weekday shift
• Housing: Housing is available for one occupant; pet units are not available

Acute Care Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience in an acute care or hospital setting
• Active Alaska Physical Therapist license, or willingness to apply within 24 hours of acceptance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered physical therapy care in a hospital environment
• Travel eligibility requiring a permanent residence at least 50 miles outside of Fairbanks

Travel Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate acute care patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, exercise programs, and discharge recommendations
• Complete timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and facility standards
• Support occasional weekend coverage as scheduled while maintaining continuity of care

Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity and experience an exciting acute care assignment in Fairbanks, Alaska!

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.