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

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Home Health) - Travel/Contract

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 5 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license for Alaska (primary source verification within 90 days of start and upon expiration)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA, ARC, Military acceptable)
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for PT Home Health roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Background checks within 90 days of start including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • FACIS L1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Drivers Record (MVR)
  • Education Verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • State-specific searches as applicable
• Fingerprinting through Alaska DHSS Fingerprint Results system (registration and eligible fingerprinting results required)
• Physical exam within last 12 months (physician statement)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) or TB questionnaire annually if positive TB test
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9 panel drug screen within last 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• Employment history verification for 7 years with no gaps
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology and specialty competency)
• Proof of current auto insurance if job responsibilities include driving (required for all home health positions)
• Completion of facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy prior to start

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Background checks and verifications must be current within 90 days of start date.
• Fingerprinting requirements are specific to Alaska placements and must be completed through the New Alaska Background Check System (NABCS).
• TB Questionnaire must be renewed annually, especially for candidates with positive TB tests.
• Candidates declining flu vaccine must complete a facility-specific declination form.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 5-week assignment duration.

This summary includes all relevant qualifications and requirements for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Physical Therapist Home Health travel contract in Anchorage, Alaska.