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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 26 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an Interim Physical Therapy Manager for a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient PT clinic in a remote Alaska setting, requiring an active AK PT license and a minimum of 4 years of patient care experience.
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Hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
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Standard PT department equipment in use, including hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities
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Village-based field clinic work may require travel via small, non-pressurized aircraft with therapist-supplied equipment (theraband, ultrasound, etc.)
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Orthopedic specialty field clinic coordination is part of the role, including screening and prioritizing referrals
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Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
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26-week contract
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Active Alaska PT license in good standing required
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Active AK RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program required
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Minimum 4 years of active, full-time patient care experience required
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Previous managerial or leadership experience preferred
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Proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint required
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across cultural and language differences
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Manages department operations including revenue optimization, expense management, compliance, audits, and reporting
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Provides direct patient care as needed, including skilled PT evaluations and treatment plan development
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Supports interdisciplinary team functions and promotes staff professional development
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Collaborates with corporate teams to build and improve administrative processes
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Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Hospital housing is provided in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces — male or female units only, no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate housing directly with the facility
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Airfare to and from the assignment is reimbursed at economy level; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted for reimbursement
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Flight itinerary must be provided one week prior to start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return airport transportation
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Competency documentation must be provided upon arrival, including: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Restraints and Seclusion, End of Life, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS
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A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) is required upon arrival before beginning patient care
