
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Homer, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.50
- Weekly
- $2,260
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,520
- Start date
- October 5, 2026
This job pays about $56.50/hour — 2% 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, 4 of them in Homer.
- 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 Job in Homer, Alaska | Hospital-Based PT Opportunity
Join a dynamic hospital-based physical therapy team in beautiful Homer, Alaska, where coastal scenery, mountain views, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere create an inspiring place to work and explore. This Travel Physical Therapist opportunity offers a diverse caseload with a strong mix of pediatric and adult patients across outpatient, acute care, and inpatient hospital services. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this Physical Therapist job in Alaska is a great fit.
Job Details
- Setting: Hospital-based outpatient and acute care physical therapy
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, variable daytime hours
- Shift Duration: 8- and 10-hour day shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,260 - $2,430
- Location: Homer, Alaska 99603-7005
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 4, 2027
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No weekends or holidays required
Job Requirements
- Current Alaska Physical Therapy license
- BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapy experience
- Experience working with both pediatric and adult patient populations preferred
- Comfort working in outpatient, acute care, inpatient, and hospital-based therapy settings
- Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality physical therapy services to pediatric and adult patients
- Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs
- Support patient recovery across outpatient, acute hospital, and inpatient care needs
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Deliver care throughout the hospital setting, including long-term care and acute care needs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the clinical charting system
- Adapt to a variable daytime schedule while delivering consistent, compassionate care
Apply now for this exciting travel healthcare opportunity in Homer, Alaska, and join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.
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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