Travel Physical Therapist Job

Overview
Physical Therapist – Specialty: Physical Therapist | Valdez, Alaska, United States | Start May 18, 2026 | Travel assignment (weeks) | $2,219–$2,386 per week | Guaranteed hours: 70 hours every 2 weeks | Shift: 5x8 Day shifts | Setting: rural acute care with outpatient focus, plus some inpatient and SNF coverage

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,219–$2,386 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
- Assignment length: up to 1 calendar year with a minimum 6-month break before returning
- Schedule: 5x8 days
- Start date: May 18, 2026
- Housing provided (1-bedroom apartment in most cases) and a company-owned shared-use vehicle
- Housing/vehicle stipends: not applicable if housing/vehicle are provided
- Holiday coverage: willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Travel assignment in a rural outpatient/inpatient setting with SNF coverage

Responsibilities
- Perform PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in outpatient and inpatient settings, including post-operative ortho (hip, knee, shoulder) and spine cases
- Address spinal conditions and musculoskeletal pain (low back and neck), with progressive progression of therapy as clinically indicated
- Provide neuro rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, TBI, SCI, MS, and Parkinson’s disease; implement and monitor home exercise programs
- Educate patients and families, provide written/guided home exercise plans, and document care in the patient record
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, participate in rounds as appropriate, and ensure appropriate patient discharge planning
- Maintain accurate, timely charting in the designated electronic health record (Epic noted in compliance details)

Requirements
- Licensure: Active physical therapy license required; pending license accepted (processing 10–12 weeks)
- Certifications: BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Setting experience: Ability to work in outpatient and acute care/ SNF/LTC settings
- Additional: Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; willingness to travel and support required coverage; on-site duties may include some inpatient care and SNF coverage
- Documentation: Charting experience required; Epic noted as the system

Benefits and Support
- Housing provided: facility-provided 1-bedroom apartments in most cases (move-in earliest 72 hours before contract start; depart within 24 hours after end; no pets; traveler typically housed)
- Vehicle provided: company-owned shared-use vehicle; traveler must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; local use only within ~30 miles
- Assignment support: dedicated recruiter and travel support available 24/7; fast credentialing processes noted
- Credentials and compliance: pre-start modules (average ~16 hours; >20 hours requires approval); immunization requirements specify Hep B vaccine acceptance only (no titers/declination)
- Additional: extension opportunities and nationwide assignments may be available

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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