Home Health Physical Therapist
Ketchikan, Alaska
PeaceHealth Wilson Building

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Monday - Friday, 5x8 hour days (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, start time flexible)
Hours: 40 hours per week
On-Call: No
Weekend Requirement: No
Floating: May float to hospice within scope if needed; no floating to sister facilities
Schedule Flexibility: Open to block scheduling (Monday-Friday)
Locals Accepted: No

Job Summary

• Evaluate patients and establish treatment plans and goals based on patient records, interviews, and observations.
• Provide patient treatment according to plan of care; modify plans as needed.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely, meeting regulatory and licensure standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuous patient care.
• May supervise therapy assistants, aides, volunteers, and provide clinical instruction to students.
• Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, educational in-services, and other professional activities.

Patient Population & Procedures

• Community-based care in patients' homes with office on campus.
• Average daily census: 26 patients.
• Common diagnoses: COPD, CHF, orthopedic procedures (including joint replacements), neurological diseases.

Qualifications

Education

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Alaska Physical Therapist License required (Compact PT license accepted).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Epic experience preferred but not required.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Home Health or Orthopedic/Aging (OA) experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted if they have OASIS experience.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Skills

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

Additional Requirements & Information

• Reliable vehicle needed for travel between patient homes.
• No on-call or weekend work required.
• May provide oversight and mentorship to therapy assistants and students.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to start.
• Background checks and various health screenings (including drug testing, immunizations, and fit testing) required per facility policy.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Compliance with facility vaccination and exemption policies (flu, COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap) required.
• Fit testing for N95 masks required if providing patient care onsite.

Location & Climate

• Ketchikan, Alaska: mild winter climate with temperatures ranging from 30-40°F, moderated by the Pacific Ocean.
• Weather similar to Seattle, WA.

This position offers a stable 6-month travel contract with a consistent weekday schedule, no on-call or weekend duties, and the opportunity to work in a community-based home health setting in a scenic Alaskan location.