Pediatric Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract in Anchorage, Alaska

Explore a rewarding pediatric physical therapy travel job in Anchorage, Alaska, providing inpatient and outpatient care to infants, children, and adolescents. Join a collaborative healthcare team, expand your clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community known for stunning mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and unique cultural experiences.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280-$2,450
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: Days; traveler’s choice of four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days when working a 5×8 schedule
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 1-2 weekend shifts per month
• Call: Not required
• Healthcare Setting: Pediatric inpatient and outpatient physical therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional physical therapy experience
• Recent pediatric physical therapy experience
• Inpatient physical therapy experience required
• Experience providing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one before the start date
• Current BLS certification
• Epic electronic medical record experience preferred
• Ability to work occasional weekend shifts
• Travel candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Pediatric Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide inpatient and outpatient physical therapy to infants, children, and adolescents
• Deliver treatment focused on mobility, strength, balance, coordination, gait, and functional independence
• Perform reassessments and monitor progress toward short- and long-term goals
• Provide family education and instruction on home exercise programs, safety, positioning, and injury prevention
• Assess and recommend appropriate mobility equipment, including walkers, wheelchairs, orthotics, specialty beds, and transfer devices
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care
• Document evaluations, treatments, reassessments, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this pediatric physical therapist travel contract and take your next healthcare assignment to Anchorage, Alaska!

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.