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Anchorage, Alaska

Physical Therapist - Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.65-$77.08/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist position at Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, AK!

Position is part time, 0.8 FTE, Day shift, 32 hours per week.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!

Provides evaluation, care and treatment of patients with physical disabilities and pain within the scope of practice as a licensed Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist participates in an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement therapeutic interventions and instructional programs pertinent to physical therapy. Demonstrates knowledge and good skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy; from an accredited university.
  • Upon hire: Alaska Physical Therapist License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year acute and rehabilitation procedures experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, cares for, and treats patients with physical disabilities and pain within their scope of practice. They participate in an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement therapeutic interventions and instructional programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university. Additionally, they are required to possess an Alaska Physical Therapist License and a National Provider BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationAcute careInterdisciplinary team collaborationPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$103k–$160kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $68k–$109k)278 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alaska40 active22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 43% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment23,370 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 12 employers
8
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k
2
$135k-150k
5
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement 401(k) with employer matching
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation
Holidays
Well-being resources

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.