# Physical Therapist

> FutureSoft Consulting Inc · Juneau, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-08-14

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced **Physical Therapist (PT)** for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, Alaska.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with at least **1 year of clinical experience** who is comfortable evaluating and treating patients with mobility, strength, balance, orthopedic, neurological, and functional limitations.

The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based rehabilitation services, educate patients and families, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals.

Candidates must hold an **active Alaska Physical Therapist license**, current BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license.

**Key Responsibilities**

·        Evaluate patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, mobility, balance, and functional impairments.

·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

·        Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.

·        Perform strength, range-of-motion, endurance, and mobility assessments.

·        Provide manual therapy and other appropriate physical therapy interventions within scope of practice.

·        Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

·        Assist patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or other medical conditions.

·        Educate patients and families regarding home exercise programs, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and recovery expectations.

·        Recommend appropriate assistive devices and mobility equipment.

·        Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.

·        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

·        Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

·        Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and rehabilitation standards.

·        Manage assigned caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care.

**Required Qualifications**

Candidates must have:

·        Active **Alaska Physical Therapist license**

·        Minimum **1 year of Physical Therapy experience**

·        Current **BLS / BCLS certification**

·        Valid driver’s license

·        Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

·        Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills

·        Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

·        Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient-care priorities

**Education Requirements**

Candidates must meet one of the following educational pathways:

·        Entry-level **Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy** from an accredited program

**OR**

·        Graduation from an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program at the bachelor’s or master’s level, with sufficient professional experience and continuing education to meet applicable licensure requirements

**Preferred Experience**

Strong candidates may also have:

·        Acute-care Physical Therapy experience

·        Hospital-based rehabilitation experience

·        Orthopedic rehabilitation experience

·        Neurological rehabilitation experience

·        Post-surgical rehabilitation experience

·        Gait and balance training experience

·        Fall-prevention experience

·        Previous travel therapy experience

·        Experience working with medically complex patients

**Key Clinical Skills**

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Physical Therapy evaluation

·        Therapeutic exercise

·        Gait training

·        Transfer training

·        Balance training

·        Functional mobility

·        Strength assessment

·        Range-of-motion assessment

·        Postoperative rehabilitation

·        Orthopedic rehabilitation

·        Neurological rehabilitation

·        Fall prevention

·        Assistive devices

·        Patient and family education

·        Discharge planning

·        Clinical documentation

**Schedule Requirements**

·        **Day Shift**

·        **40 hours per week**

·        Scheduling may vary within department operating hours.

·        Typical department coverage may include:

o   **Monday–Friday: approximately 7:00 AM–6:00 PM**

o   **Saturday: approximately 8:00 AM–1:00 PM**

·        Exact shift assignments may vary based on patient volume and department needs.

**Additional Requirements**

·        Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.

·        Candidates must maintain all required licensure and certifications throughout the assignment.

·        A valid driver’s license is required.

**Ideal Candidate**

The ideal candidate is a skilled and adaptable **Physical Therapist** who can independently manage a rehabilitation caseload while working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Physical Therapist

·        Acute Care Physical Therapist

·        Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

·        Hospital Physical Therapist

·        Travel Physical Therapist

·        Orthopedic Physical Therapist

·        Inpatient Physical Therapist

**Equal Opportunity**

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.

## Apply

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