Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day shifts including weekends (schedule varies; days rotate through weekends; occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane)

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

• Provide thorough assessments and evaluate patients to identify therapy diagnoses and functional goals
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care using evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Document encounters clearly and promptly to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate discharge planning and equipment needs
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient treatments across varied settings — clinic, hospital, schools, community centers, and patient homes
• Fit and train patients with durable medical equipment and adaptive devices to maximize independence
• Supervise and mentor support staff, students, or interns and contribute to clinical education
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and community health initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Alaska Physical Therapy license required at time of submission
• Entry-level Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy OR Bachelor's in Physical Therapy with 2 years of relevant experience and continuing education
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must have flu vaccination prior to start
• Ability to submit 2 fingerprint cards at time of acceptance (required)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote locations (boat/small plane travel possible)
• Comfort working across inpatient, outpatient, home health, and community settings

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning for a wide range of diagnoses
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and adherence to APTA standards
• Experience fitting and training patients in durable medical equipment and ADL assistive devices
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and third-party billing mechanisms
• Strong verbal and written communication — able to educate patients, families, and staff
• Comfort using computers, tablets, telehealth/video conferencing, and common clinical software
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, practice safe body mechanics, and work effectively in small spaces and fast-paced situations
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to build partnerships with patients and community members

Benefits

• Supportive team that values you and your clinical judgment — you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary family
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your Alaska credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your skills
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance for contract clinicians
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship when you arrive on-site
• Opportunities to lead community programs and deliver meaningful care in diverse settings
• A chance to work in a tight-knit facility with meaningful patient impact every day

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Sitka is a scenic Alaskan coastal town on Baranof Island — think totem poles and rainforest trails. Explore Sitka National Historical Park and its totem pole collection, watch whales and sea otters in Sitka Sound, take a day trip to Mount Edgecumbe for dramatic views, try fishing, kayaking or birding, visit local museums and historic Russian-era sites, and enjoy fresh seafood at local eateries. Outdoor lovers will appreciate hiking, wildlife viewing, and the chance for weekend boat excursions and guided tours.

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