Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Valdez, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Valdez, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (5x8 Days)
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks)
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital, primarily outpatient with some inpatient and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coverage
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Locals Accepted: No (candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: No
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Licensing & Certifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapist license for the state of Alaska (pending license accepted)
• BLS certification required

Housing & Transportation

• Housing provided: Typically 1-bedroom apartments, available no earlier than 72 hours before contract start and no later than 24 hours after contract end
• Pets are not allowed
• Housing typically accommodates only the traveler; additional family members require approval
• Housing must be cleaned upon departure or additional cleaning fees apply
• Vehicle provided: Company-owned rental vehicle shared among travelers, available same timeframe as housing
• Vehicle use limited to within 30-mile radius of facility and “around town” only; no off-road use
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle; valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas
• If traveler takes time off, vehicle must be turned in and reissued upon return
• Optional tire chains available at additional cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require both positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccine or signed declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Background checks including multi-state and federal databases, education verification, and employment history
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses/subcontractors)
• Skills checklists and competency exams as applicable

Training & Modules

• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via online learning platform (Workramp) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Modules include basics of trauma-informed care, specialty-specific competencies, and system regulatory requirements
• Badge photo required for identification

Additional Notes

• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any related facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before working as a traveler
• Time off requests are approved on an individual basis after offer acceptance
• This position does not require floating to other units or facilities
• Housing and vehicle use policies are strictly enforced

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience who is interested in a travel contract role in a critical access hospital setting with a focus on outpatient care and some inpatient/SNF coverage in Alaska.