Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant with an active Alaska license and a minimum of 1 year of experience for a 26-week travel assignment in a remote rehabilitation setting with housing and airfare reimbursement provided.

Details

• Day shift position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 26-week contract assignment
• Patient population includes infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Role is supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist
• Position is located in a remote area of Alaska

Requirements

• Active Alaska PTA license required (license required if applicable); candidates who have completed all appropriate FSBPT paperwork to work as a Student PTA post-graduation while awaiting licensure exam results may also be considered
• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant education program required (typically a 2-year degree)
• Current BLS certification required
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Administer physical therapy treatments and modalities as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist following patient evaluation
• Assist patients in restoring function and maximizing performance following injury, disease, or physical disability
• Participates in performance improvement activities, infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs
• Orientation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Hospital-provided housing is available and highly recommended given the remote location; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces — male or female units only, no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
• Round-trip airfare reimbursement is available; economy-class flights only, and detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement
• Flight itinerary must be provided one week prior to the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return transportation at assignment end
• Competency documentation is required upon arrival, covering areas such as IV/central line site care, fall precautions, age-specific care, abuse/neglect, pain management, blood transfusions, and BLS (BLS must remain current for the full duration of the assignment)
• Candidates must be prepared to complete a medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) upon arrival before beginning work