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

Explore Alaska physical therapy jobs with a 15-week outpatient travel contract in Anchorage. Treat diverse adult and geriatric patients while enjoying exceptional outdoor recreation.

Join an outpatient rehabilitation team in Anchorage, Alaska, and help adults and older adults improve mobility, function, and independence. This travel Physical Therapist opportunity offers the chance to treat a diverse mix of orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex patients in a supportive acute hospital outpatient setting. Anchorage, located in the heart of Southcentral Alaska, provides easy access to scenic trails, wildlife, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Setting: Outpatient physical therapy within an acute hospital environment
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170-$2,330
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: 15 weeks
• Schedule: Day shifts; typically 4 shifts per week at 10 hours per shift, with a 5×8 schedule also available
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: No regularly scheduled weekends; some Saturday coverage may be required
• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 visits per day
• Documentation System: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of licensed physical therapy experience
• Current Alaska Physical Therapist license, or an eligible compact license in hand as required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Previous experience with electronic health records; Epic experience required
• Outpatient, acute care, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of orthopedic, neurological, post-operative, and medically complex conditions
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and geriatric patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide skilled outpatient rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex conditions
• Treat patients with cervicalgia, low back pain, spinal conditions, and post-operative orthopedic needs
• Support rehabilitation following cervical, shoulder, spinal, hip, and knee procedures
• Provide care for patients with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Deliver therapeutic interventions that improve strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and functional independence
• Educate patients and families on body mechanics, safety, home exercise programs, and continued recovery
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Coordinate care with physicians and other rehabilitation professionals to support positive patient outcomes

Why Work in Anchorage, Alaska?

• Experience a rewarding travel physical therapy assignment in Southcentral Alaska
• Enjoy access to scenic trails, mountains, wildlife, and year-round outdoor recreation
• Join a supportive acute hospital outpatient rehabilitation setting

Apply now to join this outpatient physical therapy team and advance your travel PT career in 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.