Travel Physical Therapist Jobs – Acute Care Hospital | 13-Week Assignment in Kodiak, Alaska

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Kodiak, Alaska. This 13-week healthcare assignment offers acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing experience with a diverse patient population across the lifespan. Work in a critical access hospital while enjoying breathtaking coastal scenery, abundant wildlife, and exceptional outdoor recreation in a welcoming island community.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: Days, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Critical access acute care hospital, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, with opportunities to support pediatric and adolescent patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Call and Weekends: No call; no weekend requirement indicated
• Travel Assignment Support: Housing and a rental vehicle are provided for travelers during the assignment

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license in hand before the start of the assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Acute care physical therapy experience, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, mobility training, transfers, and discharge planning
• Experience using electronic medical records; Epic experience is required
• Ability to practice across inpatient acute care, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing environments within scope of practice
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and patient education skills
• Preferred experience with pediatrics, adolescents, wound care, lymphedema, pelvic health, or appointment scheduling

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care based on functional needs and clinical findings
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions for acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing patients
• Perform therapeutic exercise, gait and mobility training, transfer training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety, and injury prevention
• Support treatment needs involving orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, postoperative, and chronic conditions
• Contribute to wound care, lymphedema, pelvic health, and pediatric specialty services when appropriate
• Document evaluations, progress, reassessments, goals, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and families
• Float within the Physical Therapist scope of practice to support outpatient, acute care, and skilled nursing coverage

Apply now for this Alaska travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join a supportive rehabilitation team in Kodiak!

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.