Interim Physical Therapy Manager
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interim Physical Therapy Manager for a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient PT clinic in a remote Alaska setting, requiring an active AK PT license and a minimum of 4 years of patient care experience.

Details

• Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
• Standard PT department equipment in use, including hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities
• Village-based field clinic work may require travel via small, non-pressurized aircraft with therapist-supplied equipment (theraband, ultrasound, etc.)
• Orthopedic specialty field clinic coordination is part of the role, including screening and prioritizing referrals
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Active Alaska PT license in good standing required
• Active AK RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Minimum 4 years of active, full-time patient care experience required
• Previous managerial or leadership experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across cultural and language differences
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manages department operations including revenue optimization, expense management, compliance, audits, and reporting
• Provides direct patient care as needed, including skilled PT evaluations and treatment plan development
• Supports interdisciplinary team functions and promotes staff professional development
• Collaborates with corporate teams to build and improve administrative processes
• Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Hospital housing is provided in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces — male or female units only, no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate housing directly with the facility
• Airfare to and from the assignment is reimbursed at economy level; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted for reimbursement
• Flight itinerary must be provided one week prior to start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return airport transportation
• Competency documentation must be provided upon arrival, including: IV/Central Line Site 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) is required upon arrival before beginning patient care