About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Full‑Time Physical Therapist for our confidential client in Hoonah, AK, you will:

• Evaluate patients’ mobility, functional status, balance, strength, and pain using evidence‑based assessment tools.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and progress milestones.
• Deliver hands‑on therapy and therapeutic exercise for inpatient and outpatient populations across the care continuum.
• Document care accurately and timely in electronic medical records and comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and third‑party billing/documentation standards.
• Provide patient and family education, participate in discharge planning, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and mentor Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and other designated staff as needed.
• Maintain clinical competency and complete required certifications and training within stated timeframes.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Entry‑level qualifying Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program — OR graduation from an APTA‑approved master’s or bachelor’s program plus 2 years of documented experience and continuing education demonstrating equivalent knowledge to a Doctorate.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state required at start (must be eligible and able to obtain/maintain Alaska licensure).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clinical competency achieved within 3 months of hire and maintained every three years.
• High‑risk competency achieved within 3 months of hire and maintained every three years.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient populations preferred.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and follow payer documentation requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and patient education.

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Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long‑ and short‑term disability coverage.
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified hires.

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Location Highlights — Hoonah, AK

Discover Hoonah — a close‑knit coastal community offering abundant outdoor recreation such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Residents enjoy a small‑town lifestyle with local cultural events and access to natural parks and waterways. Hoonah is well suited for clinicians seeking professional growth in a community‑oriented environment with strong outdoor and cultural amenities.

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About the Opportunity

This position is a full‑time Physical Therapist role supporting patient care for a confidential client. The client leverages regional and national partnerships to offer a variety of employment arrangements (direct hire, temp‑to‑hire, and travel contracts). Qualified clinicians may be eligible for competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and sign‑on bonuses where applicable.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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