Physical Therapist - Travel Contract
About the Role
Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This is a 6-month contract position in an outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting.
- Manage variable patient volume, typically ranging from 20–40 visits per week.
- Work collaboratively in a shared office with other clinicians and support staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Alaska Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
- Experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
- Clinical experience treating musculoskeletal conditions preferred.
- Comfort working in a shared workspace with other clinicians and support staff.
Location Highlights
Discover Dutch Harbor on Unalaska Island with access to rugged coastal scenery and rich maritime history. Dutch Harbor sits on Unalaska Island in the Aleutian chain and is within easy access to the Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and nearby volcanoes such as Mount Makushin. The area offers a coastal, adventurous lifestyle with opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and kayaking. The port supports commercial fishing operations and daily boat transport options. Travel connections include regional flights to Anchorage via Unalaska Airport and ferry or charter options for island travel. The community features historical sites such as the World War II-era Fort Mears ruins and the Aleutian Islands museum exhibits, with an environment suited to clinicians who enjoy remote, outdoors-oriented living and strong community ties.
On-Site Support
- Two office assistants, two massage therapists, and a Doctor of Chiropractic share the office and work collaboratively.
- Prepared to collaborate and share workspace with other clinicians and office staff; floating to other facilities is not indicated.
Benefits
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing provided by the client.
- Travel and license reimbursement.