Location: Bethel, Alaska

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours per Week: 32

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Direct and administer physical therapy treatments under supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Restore patient functioning and prevent disability after injury or illness
• Help patients achieve maximum performance and adapt to their abilities
• Participate in operational and performance improvement activities
• Ensure infection control and safety compliance in all treatments
• Care for diverse patient populations from infants to geriatrics

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (Associate's degree)
• Active Alaska PTA license or FSBPT paperwork in process
• Current BLS certification
• Preferred: 1 year of experience, but new grads welcome to apply

Education

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Physical therapy modalities and treatment techniques
• Patient care and communication skills
• BLS/BCLS certification
• Alaska PTA license requirements
• Ability to work with all age groups

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
• Travel reimbursement to get you to and from your assignment
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off to explore Alaska on your days off
• Licensure reimbursement and continuing education support

Travel Perks: Explore Bethel, Alaska

Explore the remote beauty of Bethel, Alaska! Enjoy outdoor adventures like fishing on the Yukon River, dog sledding across the tundra, and witnessing the Northern Lights. Visit the local Yup'ik cultural center, take a flightseeing tour over the vast wilderness, or hike the untouched trails. This assignment offers a truly unique Alaskan experience.

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