Home Health Physical Therapist
Ketchikan, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Facility: PeaceHealth Wilson Building (PeaceHealth Old system)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (start time flexible)
• Schedule: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day
• On-Call: None required
• Weekend Work: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Start Date: ASAP (allow 4 weeks for compliance)
• Work Setting: Community-based, patient’s home with office on campus
• Average Daily Census: 26 patients
• Vehicle: Reliable vehicle required

Job Description

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans and goals within the scope of physical therapy.
• Provide treatment and modify plans as needed based on patient progress.
• Document patient care accurately and timely, meeting regulatory and licensure standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• May supervise therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and provide clinical instruction to students.
• Participate in quality improvement, new service development, staff meetings, and educational activities.
• May float to hospice care if needed (within scope).

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (or foreign equivalent).
• Licensure:

  • Valid Alaska Physical Therapist License required before start.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of Home Health or Orthopedic/Aging Adult experience.
  • Epic electronic health record experience preferred.
• Skills:

  • Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independent clinical judgment and patient assessment skills.
• First-Timers:

  • Accepted if OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) experience is present.

Common Patient Diagnoses and Procedures

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
• Orthopedic procedures including joint replacements
• Neurological diseases

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Must complete PeaceHealth orientation modules and pass related exams with 100%.
• Required health documents include:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test (if onsite)
  • Immunizations or declinations for Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination documentation or approved exemptions
• Background check within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace and criminal checks).
• Social Security verification required.
• Must sign various facility-specific compliance and disclosure forms prior to start.

Notes

• Floating to sister facilities is not required.
• Block scheduling (Monday-Friday) is accommodated.
• Locals are not accepted for this travel position.
• No return-to-office restrictions.

This position offers a structured day schedule with no on-call or weekend requirements, ideal for physical therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Alaska.