Travel Physical Therapist

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Interview prep

Expect clinical and travel-readiness questions grounded in O*NET tasks:

• Walk through an initial exam and how you set goals before intervention.
• Explain how you adjust plans when progress stalls and how you document response.
• Describe patient/family education and communicating with referring providers on a temporary assignment.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you can independently evaluate, treat, document, and educate across short-term Alaska facility placements with Aya Healthcare, and are comfortable living and working in the Eagle River/Anchorage corridor rather than remote work.

Day in the role

As a Travel Physical Therapist placed by Aya Healthcare in Eagle River, Anchorage, a typical day follows core PT work from O*NET 29-1123.00:

• Complete and document an initial exam, then build an individualized treatment plan to restore function, ease pain, or prevent decline.
• Deliver and adjust interventions, chart progress, and teach patients and families home programs.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team members while adapting to the travel assignment’s facility workflow.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site in Eagle River, Anchorage (remote = 0).

What does a Travel PT actually do day to day?

Per O*NET Physical Therapist tasks: examine and diagnose, run individualized treatment programs, document progress, educate patients/families, and confer with other practitioners.

Where can I verify the occupation standard?

Use the O*NET summary for 29-1123.00 for the task list behind this title.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,344 to $2,573 per week in Anchorage, AKAya HealthcareEagle River, Anchorage Position Summary Aya Healthcare is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week contract position based in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time role offers competitive pay ranging from $2,344 to $2,573 per week, starting on September 28, 2026. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of physical conditions and injuries. Create personalized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs. Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility and reduce pain. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients. What You Bring A current and valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Alaska. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist. Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient cases simultaneously. Demonstrated expertise in physical therapy techniques and modalities. More About Aya Healthcare Aya Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services through its network of travel therapists. With an extensive portfolio of job opportunities across the country, Aya offers unparalleled support for its traveling professionals. Unlimited continuing education credits (CEUs) are available through MedBridge, ensuring ongoing professional development. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Aya Healthcare is dedicated to finding the best talent for its clients and offers a rewarding experience for all its travel therapists.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Eagle River, Anchorage, hybrid, or fully remote?