Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Job in Kodiak, Alaska

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Kodiak, Alaska. This on-site travel physical therapy assignment offers the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in a close-knit island community known for dramatic coastal scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming atmosphere. The therapy department supports outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, wound care, lymphedema, pelvic health, and pediatric services, providing meaningful variety for an adaptable clinician.

Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel physical therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Location: Kodiak, Alaska
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient therapy within a critical access hospital and long-term care environment
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week; 70 guaranteed hours per two weeks
• Call and Weekends: No call and no weekend requirement
• Documentation System: Epic
• Patient Population: Primarily adults and geriatrics, with opportunities to support patients across age groups
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license; compact license must be active and in hand when required
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience required
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education skills
• Ability to work across outpatient, acute care, and skilled nursing settings within scope of practice
• Preferred experience with pediatrics and adolescents
• Travel physical therapy experience is welcome, though first-time travelers are encouraged to apply

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions for orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, postoperative, chronic, and age-related conditions
• Deliver outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing physical therapy services as coverage needs require
• Support specialized rehabilitation services including wound care, lymphedema management, pelvic health, and pediatric therapy
• Perform gait training, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, transfer training, balance activities, and functional rehabilitation
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, orthotics, and home exercise programs
• Document evaluations, reassessments, interventions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, home programs, safety, injury prevention, and strategies for maximizing independence
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team and float within the Physical Therapist scope of practice to meet patient-care needs

Apply now for this Outpatient Physical Therapist travel opportunity in Kodiak, Alaska, and join a supportive rehabilitation team serving a diverse community.

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.