Travel Physical Therapist
Bethel, AK
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Interim/TDY Physical Therapy Manager

City/State: Bethel, Alaska

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, 8 Hour Days

Contract Length: 182 weeks

Start Date: 05/21/2026

Job Description:

Manages a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic. Demonstrates a commitment to YKHC's five corporate pillars of excellence including patient-centered excellence, employee focus, Alaska Native workforce development, community & partner satisfaction, and financial viability. Supports medical staff and participates in interdisciplinary team functions. Promotes a team atmosphere and the professional development of all department staff. Provides patient care as needed including skilled physical therapy evaluations and establishment of treatment plans. Optimizes department revenue streams and manages department expenses to promote financial viability. Balances expectations for reports, audits, and tracking measures with other clinic demands. Promotes and adheres to appropriate compliance with all corporate, state, and federal governing body guidelines for a physical therapy practice. Coordinates an orthopedic specialty field clinic, including screening and prioritizing of all referrals. Collaborates with corporate teams to build administrative processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic
• Supports medical staff and participates in interdisciplinary team functions
• Provides patient care as needed including skilled physical therapy evaluations
• Optimizes department revenue streams and manages department expenses
• Coordinates an orthopedic specialty field clinic
• Collaborates with corporate teams to build administrative processes

Requirements:

• Must have Bachelor's Degree or higher from an Accredited program in Physical Therapy
• Four (4) years active, full-time patient care experience
• Previous managerial experience preferred
• Licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist
• Current BLS
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and detailed correspondence
• Ability to create, edit, critique and publish written correspondence in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of a different culture
• Ability to solve problems involving many concrete variables in advanced administrative and patient care situations