Physical Therapist Job in Bethel, AK

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is hiring a Physical Therapist to manage hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services in Bethel, Alaska. You will work 5 days per week on day shifts, with guaranteed 40 hours weekly at $1,727.76 per week. This is a 91-day travel contract starting October 12, 2026. Relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, and retention bonus are provided.

Your responsibilities include:

• Conduct skilled physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans for patients
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient clinic operations
• Coordinate an orthopedic specialty field clinic, including screening and prioritizing patient referrals
• Support the medical team and participate in interdisciplinary care coordination
• Promote professional development within the department and maintain a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Optimize department revenue and manage expenses in accordance with facility guidelines
• Ensure full compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations governing physical therapy practice
• Operate standard PT equipment including hi-lo treatment tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities
• Use office technology including computers, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines
• Prepare reports and presentations using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Village-based work requires travel via small, non-pressurized aircraft. You will be responsible for transporting necessary patient care equipment on these flights.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Minimum 4 years of active, full-time patient care experience
• Valid Alaska Physical Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS certification

Previous managerial experience is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to deliver skilled rehabilitation services to an underserved rural population while building clinical and leadership experience in a supportive healthcare environment.