Home Health Physical Therapist
Ketchikan, AK
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 5x8 hour days (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, start time flexible)
• Schedule: Day position, no weekends or on-call required
• Work Setting: Community-based, patient’s home with office on campus
• Average Daily Census: 26 patients
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Floating: May float to hospice within scope if needed; no floating to sister facilities
• Locals Accepted: No
• Reliable Vehicle: Required

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Home Health / Older Adult experience required
• 1 year Epic experience preferred
• Alaska Physical Therapist License required (Compact PT license accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have OASIS experience
• Pending state license not accepted

Top Diagnoses & Procedures

• COPD
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Orthopedic procedures including joint replacements
• Neurological diseases

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans and goals
• Provide treatment and modify plans as needed
• Complete documentation accurately and timely per regulatory and licensure standards
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure continuous 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

Education

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (or foreign equivalent)

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to assess patient conditions and exercise independent judgment

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Alaska PT License and BLS required upon hire
• Background checks including Social Security Verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year (for onsite candidates)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or approved declination (seasonal requirement)
• Respiratory safety clearance required for onsite candidates
• Orientation modules and quizzes must be completed prior to start with 100% score

Additional Notes

• Must sign SSA release for verification
• Orientation materials and policies (dress code, masking, personnel restrictions) must be reviewed prior to start
• Candidate must complete facility-specific forms such as criminal disclosure, demographic form, and badge photo
• Onsite N95 fit testing available if needed
• No on-call or weekend requirements

This position offers a structured home health physical therapy role with a focus on community-based care, requiring strong clinical skills, licensure, and compliance with facility-specific onboarding and health requirements.