Job Title
Physical Therapist – Pediatric Inpatient / Outpatient
Location
Anchorage, AK | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 or 26 weeks, traveler's choice) | Days | 4x10 or 5x8 schedule (traveler's choice) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner using Epic electronic health records
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Participate in weekend coverage, with approximately 1–2 weekend shifts per month expected
- Be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
Required Qualifications
- Active Alaska Physical Therapist (PT) License required (pending license accepted; license must be in hand for auto offer — estimated processing time 10–12 weeks)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience; first-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 2 years of experience
- Pediatric physical therapy experience required
- Proficiency with Epic charting system required
- 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
- Hepatitis B vaccine required; titers and declinations are not accepted by the facility
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
- All requested time off must be disclosed and included at the time of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Level II Trauma hospital environment
- Familiarity with high-acuity pediatric patient populations
- Prior travel therapy assignment experience
Why Join Us
- Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated facility with a strong reputation for clinical excellence in Alaska
- Enjoy complimentary parking and scrubs provided by the facility