Physical Therapist - Home Health
Anchorage, Alaska
Compassus Providence Anchorage Home Health

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Physical Therapy
• Minimum 1 year recent experience required
• Oasis experience required
• EMR experience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) required
• Average caseload: 5-7 patients per day
• Expected visits: 6 daily or minimum 30 points weekly
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Patient population primarily geriatric
• Territory covers up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Local candidates accepted at travel rate
• Dress code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use not allowed during visits
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Timely communication and documentation required
• On-call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of recent Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• Experience with Homecare Homebase EMR

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 90 days
• HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• State-specific fingerprinting and background checks as applicable (e.g., Alaska DHSS fingerprinting)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months
• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required (due to driving responsibilities)
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• Completion of facility-specific acceptable use policy prior to start
• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps

Notes

• No on-call duties
• Scrubs required; no jeans allowed
• iPad provided for documentation and communication
• Mileage reimbursed for travel within the designated territory

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience looking for a travel contract in Alaska with a focus on geriatric patients and a structured, supportive work environment.