Home Health Physical Therapist
Ketchikan, AK
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist with Alaska PT license and home health experience for a community-based role in Ketchikan.

Responsibilities

• Home health position based in patients’ homes with occasional office work on campus
• Day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some schedule flexibility
• Four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts available
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• May float to hospice within scope as needed
• Average daily census of 26 patients
• Frequent diagnoses include COPD, CHF, orthopedic conditions (including joint replacements), and neurological diseases
• Reliable vehicle required for community travel
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Responsible for evaluating assigned patients, developing treatment plans, and participating in patient care
• May supervise or mentor therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to achieve patient outcomes
• Participates in quality improvement, professional development, and educational activities
• Open to first-time travelers with OASIS experience
• Position does not accept local candidates

Requirements

• Valid Alaska PT license or eligibility (Compact PT allowed); license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent home health or OASIS experience
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to independently manage multiple patients and priorities

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts