Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient assignment, requiring at least 1 year of recent experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Position is based in an outpatient setting with coverage also in acute care and skilled nursing facility (SNF) as needed
• Therapy department sees patients of all ages with various diagnoses, including wound care, lymphedema, pelvic floor, and pediatrics
• Schedule consists of five 8-hour day shifts per week, typically 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Weekend work is required
• No on-call is required for this position
• Floating within scope to cover outpatient, acute care, and SNF is required
• Uses Epic for charting
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and Critical Access Hospital

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• Active Alaska PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in physical therapy
• Experience with a variety of patient populations, including pediatrics and adults
• Epic charting experience is required
• Must provide a valid driver's license and proof of insurance for vehicle use

Additional Information

• Former perm staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• All travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state as needed
• Minimal to no requested time off (RTO) is allowed; significant RTO may hinder consideration
• Scrub color is flexible; any color or business casual attire is acceptable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free parking is available onsite
• Facility-provided housing (typically 1-bedroom apartments) and a rental vehicle are available for travelers only; no pets allowed
• Vehicle use is restricted to the traveler and limited to a 30-mile radius from the facility