Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient-focused role at a critical access hospital in Valdez, AK, with experience in acute care and SNF settings required.

Details

• Critical access hospital setting with primarily outpatient caseload, with some inpatient and SNF coverage
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–17:00)
• 13-week assignment
• Block schedule accommodations available
• Epic EMR required
• No on-call or float requirements within the unit
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Experience in outpatient, acute care, and LTC/SNF settings required
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance with rental car coverage required
• License required if applicable
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending licensure accepted
• Former permanent Providence staff must be separated from the facility for at least 3 months before working as a traveler
• All travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in termination of assignment
• Time off requests are approved on an individual basis and must be communicated prior to offer; post-offer RTO requests may be denied
• The facility provides housing (typically a 1-bedroom apartment) and a shared-use vehicle for the duration of the assignment
• Housing is available no earlier than 72 hours before the contract start and must be vacated within 24 hours of contract end; pets are not allowed
• The provided vehicle is for local use only (within 30 miles of the facility) and may not be taken off-road; only the traveler is authorized to operate the vehicle
• Travelers must turn in the vehicle during any time off and will receive a new one upon return
• Local candidates are not accepted