What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 7, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 26-week travel assignment in a remote Alaska location providing both outpatient and inpatient PT care across all age ranges and diagnoses.
Details
- Full-time outpatient and inpatient physical therapy setting
- Hospital-based setting includes hi-lo table, whirlpool, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities
- Village-based visits may also be required, where therapists bring their own equipment such as therabands and exercise programs
- Patient population spans all age ranges and diagnoses within Alaska's PT scope of practice
- Monday through Friday day shift schedule
- 26-week contract
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of PT experience required; hospital-based experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
- Active Alaska PT license required, or FSBPT paperwork completed to practice post-graduation while pursuing licensure
- Current BLS certification required
- License required if applicable
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those for whom English is not a first language
- Proficiency with MS Office and ability to access online medical literature
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, incorporating evidence-based medicine into individualized care plans
- Orientation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday upon arrival
- Facility-provided housing is available in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms in gender-specific housing — no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
- The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted through American Traveler for reimbursement
- Flight itinerary must be provided at least one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not for return travel
- Competency documentation must be provided upon arrival, including IV/Central Line care, fall precautions, age-specific competencies, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, end of life, blood transfusions, and current BLS
- A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) will be administered upon arrival before beginning work
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan