Physical Therapist

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth in Ketchikan, Alaska and Craig, Alaska is hiring Physical Therapists to join our relationship centered Therapy team. Hourly compensation is $45.76 - $68.63 hiring rate dependent on qualifications, professional experience, and/or work location.

PeaceHealth offers full-time, part-time, and per diem and temporary opportunities in a variety of settings ( Acute Inpatient Rehab, Transitional Care Unit, Home Health and Outpatient Rehab) and specialties to meet our caregiver’s various needs and schedules.

****Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available! ****

Come experience Ketchikan, AK, a friendly, community-oriented island in scenic Southeast Alaska, just an hour and a half flight from Seattle! As a Physical Therapist, you will treat a variety of diagnosis while partnering with other members of the acute medical care team including physicians, nurses, social workers, the diabetes educator and registered dietician to provide the Therapy plan of care. Our therapists provide hour long evaluations, one to one patient care and determine treatment time as needed. Ketchikan Alaska is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, those who love the arts, or someone who just wants a quiet, slower-paced life. Enjoy our beautiful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and great opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and more. We have excellent schools and a strong local economy. This vibrant city at the southern tip of the Alaskan panhandle calls itself the Salmon Capital of the World. Wildlife abounds, from bald eagles and bears to orcas and humpback whales. Apply your heart and spirit to your therapy career!

Watch this spotlight on PeaceHealth Ketchikan to learn more about the hospital and the community! https://lnkd.in/gAAJ-Hx6

We offer a great compensation and benefits package and an organization dedicated to providing excellent care in a mission-based environment.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS upon hire
• Alaska State Physical Therapy License upon hire.

For consideration, email a copy of your resume to [email protected] and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

To learn more about PeaceHealth, visit: careers.peacehealth.org.

PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care in communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.