Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,560 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Home Health assignment with weekday shifts and Alaska licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Community-based home health setting with an office located on campus
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• Average daily patient census is 26
• Patients are seen in their homes; reliable vehicle required for travel
• May float to hospice within scope as needed
• Primary responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and providing direct patient treatment
• May provide oversight to therapy assistants, students, aides, and volunteers
• Works collaboratively as part of a care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• First-time travelers with OASIS experience will be considered
• Return travelers must have been separated from the health system for at least one year prior to consideration
• Locals within a 60-mile radius are not accepted
• Some holiday coverage may be required, depending on unit needs
• Comfort with flexible scheduling and occasional floating to meet department needs is expected

Requirements

• Current Alaska PT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required
• At least 1 year of recent Home Health or OASIS experience required
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills required
• Must be fully vaccinated; booster not required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-606369. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health

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