Acute Care Physical Therapist
Kodiak, AK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kodiak, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, guaranteed 72 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 8-hour shift every 2 weeks)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to cover outpatient, acute care, and some skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients
• Block Scheduling: Accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted (candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Facility Information

• Critical Access Hospital with Level IV Trauma designation
• Acute Care Medical Center, Long Term Care Facility, and Outpatient services
• Total staffed beds: 46 Acute Care, 22 Long Term Care
• Patient population includes all ages and diagnoses
• Therapy department covers outpatient, inpatient, SNF, wound care, lymphedema, pelvic floor, and pediatric specialties
• Charting system: Epic
• Dress code: Any scrub color or business casual
• Free parking

Housing and Transportation

• Housing provided: typically 1-bedroom apartments, available no earlier than 72 hours before contract start and must be vacated within 24 hours after contract end
• Pets are not allowed
• Housing usually accommodates only the traveler; additional family members require approval
• Housing must be cleaned upon departure or cleaning fees apply
• Vehicle provided: facility-owned or rental car available for use no earlier than 72 hours before contract start and must be returned within 24 hours after contract end
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle
• Traveler must provide valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, including rental car coverage
• Vehicle use limited to “around town” within a 30-mile radius; no off-road use
• Vehicle must be cleaned and returned with a full tank of gas
• Tire chains available at traveler’s expense
• Vehicle must be returned during time off and reissued upon return

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform
• Must comply with facility float policy acknowledging possible float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Must provide government-issued photo ID and Social Security card as applicable
• Must comply with all state-specific background and licensing requirements for Alaska

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Facility is a critical access hospital with diverse patient population and therapy needs
• Candidate must be prepared to float within scope to multiple care settings including outpatient, acute care, and SNF
• Housing and vehicle provided with specific usage and timing restrictions

This position offers a comprehensive travel Physical Therapist opportunity in a unique Alaskan critical access hospital setting with a variety of therapy services and patient populations.