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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 26 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 requiring at least 1 year of Home Health or OASIS experience and active Alaska PT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting with patient care provided in patients' homes and an office located on campus
• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some start time flexibility
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Average daily census is 26 patients
• Responsible for diagnoses including COPD, CHF, orthopedic procedures, and neurologic diseases
• May float to hospice within scope if needed
• Use of Epic EMR is preferred but not required
• Assignment is for 26 weeks
• Primary duties include patient evaluation, developing plan of care, and administering physical therapy treatment in the home setting
• May provide oversight and mentorship to therapy assistants, students, aides, or volunteers
• Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team for optimal outcomes
• Documentation must be accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory standards
• Assignment located in Ketchikan, Alaska, with a mild maritime climate
• Candidates must be fully vaccinated (booster not required for consideration)
• First-time travelers accepted if they have OASIS experience
• Not open to local candidates residing within a 60-mile radius
• Candidates with more than one DUI will not be considered
• Applicants with prior employment at the facility must have a minimum one-year separation before returning

Requirements

• Current Alaska PT license required (compact PT license accepted); license required if applicable
• Minimum one year of recent Home Health or OASIS experience required
• BLS certification required
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Reliable vehicle required for community patient visits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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-641000. 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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