Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Fairbanks, AK

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Alaska | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 6-Month Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Delegate and direct all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring functional treatment programs support effective return to community activities
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all regulatory agency requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and contribute feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, or direct supervisor channels

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in good standing (Alaska licensure required)
• Experience in general orthopedic physical therapy
• Ability to perform 60-minute evaluations and treatments
• Compliance with all state-mandated continuing education requirements
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards and safe patient handling practices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in pelvic floor physical therapy strongly preferred
• Familiarity with outpatient clinic workflows, documentation standards, and insurance authorization processes
• Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapy students

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient setting with a focus on meaningful patient outcomes and return to community activities
• Supportive environment that encourages ongoing professional development, continuing education, and clinical growth