Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Inpatient Rehabilitation in Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Physical Therapist needed in Anchorage, AK for a 13-week inpatient rehabilitation assignment serving adult and geriatric patients. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Take your physical therapy career to Anchorage, Alaska, as an inpatient rehabilitation Physical Therapist. This travel physical therapy assignment offers the opportunity to support adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative rehabilitation setting while enjoying the unique beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant culture of Alaska’s largest city.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; five 8-hour day shifts or four 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, generally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend shifts per month
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation with LTACH and ICU support
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred

Travel Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapist experience
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience required; LTACH experience preferred
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license or compact Physical Therapist license in hand at submission
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, mobility training, gait training, transfers, strengthening, balance, and functional rehabilitation
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, spinal, and post-surgical conditions
• Ability to use mobility and adaptive equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, gait belts, Hoyer lifts, sliding boards, and specialty beds
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of work experience within the last 3 years
• Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible

Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional status, medical history, and rehabilitation goals
• Provide skilled inpatient physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients
• Deliver therapeutic interventions addressing strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, mobility, and safety
• Perform gait training, transfer training, wheelchair assessments, stair training, and progressive functional mobility activities
• Support patients recovering from hip and knee replacements, fractures, strokes, spinal conditions, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, cardiac events, and other complex diagnoses
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, assistive devices, body mechanics, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patient response to treatment, document progress in Epic, and update goals and treatment plans as needed
• Prepare patients for safe discharge by identifying environmental barriers and recommending appropriate equipment and support
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered inpatient rehabilitation environment

Apply now for this Anchorage, Alaska travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join a collaborative rehabilitation team supporting patients through their recovery.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.