Physical Therapist
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist to manage a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient clinic in a remote Alaska setting, requiring 4+ years of experience and current AK licensure.

Details

• Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic
• Coordinates an orthopedic specialty field clinic including screening and prioritizing referrals
• Village-based treatment requires travel via small, non-pressurized planes
• Hospital setting includes hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electric stimulation modalities
• Village setting requires therapist to bring necessary equipment such as theraband and ultrasound devices
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• 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 experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Alaska PT license required if applicable
• Strong language, mathematical, computer, and reasoning skills required
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint required
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural backgrounds required
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Manages department operations including revenue optimization and expense management
• Provides direct patient care including skilled evaluations and treatment plan development
• Supports interdisciplinary team functions and promotes professional development among staff
• Participates in reports, audits, and compliance tracking for the department
• Orientation held on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Hospital housing provided in shared units with private bedrooms, separated by gender, no pets allowed
• Traveler coordinates housing directly with facility
• Flight reimbursement available for economy-level travel with required documentation
• Flight itinerary must be submitted one week before start date
• Facility provides airport pickup upon arrival but not for departure
• Open to first-time travelers