Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day shifts including weekends; exact start/end times vary by assignment and will be provided by the facility (day/rotating schedule, includes inpatient, outpatient, community and occasional multi-day travel)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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

• Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluations to identify therapy diagnoses and functional goals
• Develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care that optimize patient outcomes
• Provide skilled inpatient and outpatient physical therapy treatments across a wide range of diagnoses
• Document encounters, progress notes and discharge plans clearly and in compliance with hospital policy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nurses, physicians, case managers—to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Direct and supervise support staff, students or interns and contribute to a learning environment
• Fit and instruct patients on durable medical equipment and adaptive devices for safe home function
• Deliver patient and family education and home exercise programs that encourage independence
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion events and telehealth when appropriate
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, program development and clinic operations

Qualifications

• Active Alaska Physical Therapist license required at time of submission
• Entry-level qualifying Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, or a Baccalaureate (APTA-approved) plus 2 years of clinical experience and continuing education
• Minimum of 2 years clinical PT experience (or meeting the degree/experience equivalency above)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver’s license for travel and community visits
• Must have influenza vaccination and be prepared to submit 2 fingerprint cards at time of acceptance
• Ability to safely lift and assist patients (up to 50 pounds) and perform physically demanding tasks
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity for work in diverse and Indigenous communities

Education

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program preferred
• OR APTA-approved Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy with 2 years proven clinical experience and continuing education

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment, evaluation and development of targeted treatment plans
• Therapeutic interventions across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Durable medical equipment selection, fitting and training patients/caregivers
• Clear, timely clinical documentation and familiarity with billing basics (Medicare/Medicaid/third party)
• Proficiency with computers, electronic health records and telehealth/video conferencing
• Familiarity with APTA standards, regulatory and practice guidelines
• Ability to teach patients, families and staff through education and in-service trainings
• Experience with community outreach, quality improvement and collaborative care

Benefits

• Generous housing assistance and housing resources to help you settle into island life
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so your Alaska license process is supported
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance in a stunning Alaskan setting
• Professional development funds and continuing education support to fuel your growth
• Travel reimbursement for required multi-day remote trips and community outreach
• A supportive, close-knit interdisciplinary team that truly values your skills
• Opportunities for clinical education, mentorship and career-building experiences

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Explore Sitka’s dramatic coastal scenery on your days off: wander the Sitka National Historical Park to see totem poles and rainforest trails, take fishing or wildlife-watching excursions (whales and bald eagles are common), kayak the protected waters, hike to Mt. Edgecumbe viewpoints, enjoy fresh local seafood, and soak in the town’s rich Russian and Indigenous heritage. Easy access to island communities by boat or small plane makes weekend adventures memorable.

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