Travel Physical Therapist; PT - in Sitka, AK

Physical Therapist Location: Sitka, AK Agency: Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. Pay: $3,384 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/5/2026

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS MUST SUBMIT 2 FINGERPRINT CARDS AT TIME OF ACCEPTANCE Pediatric experience a must This position will be located at the SEARHC Mountainside Rehabilitation Clinic with primary focus on providing pediatric Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient s functional abilities. Physical therapy is a core service provided by this healthcare organization.

Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Physical Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Position Complexities:
Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care and theraputic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnosis and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities, dysfunctions and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve physical therapy while taking in consideration consultation provided by other care providers.

As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services.

The position requires occasional travel off site and out of town to provide services outside of MEH. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Duty/Responsibility #1 (70%):
Provides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of PT services to patients. Be responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Review clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient s status and individual needs with-in the health care team concept.

Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge. Document patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital policies. Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral. Both In-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned.

Direct the work of support staff, students or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families. Develop, implement and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential. Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families.

Home programs are clear…