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: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with home health experience and an active Alaska PT license for a community-based assignment in Ketchikan.

Responsibilities

• Home health setting with care provided in patients' homes and an office located on campus
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; 4x10 or 5x8 day shifts available
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Average daily census of 26 patients
• Covers a variety of common diagnoses including COPD, CHF, orthopedic procedures such as joint replacements, and neuro diseases
• Clinician may float to hospice within scope if needed
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required
• Responsible for evaluating patients, developing and updating plans of care, and delivering physical therapy treatments
• May provide oversight and mentorship to therapy assistants, students, aides, and volunteers
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary patient care teams to ensure continuous and effective care
• Completion of accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional and state requirements
• May participate in staff meetings, educational sessions, and the development of new programs
• Return staff policy requires a one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates within 60 miles are not accepted
• Scrub or professional attire is required while on duty

Requirements

• Active Alaska PT license required; compact license accepted if applicable
• Minimum of 1 year of recent home health experience and OASIS experience required
• BLS certification required
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Reliable vehicle required for community visits
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have OASIS experience

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-640999. Pay package is based on 10 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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