Early Intervention - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76K - $85K

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Early Intervention
  • Physical Therapist

Exceptional team with generous PTO and professional development benefits

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can impact the life of a child while expanding your own professional development? PIC is a unique organization that offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers in Alaska. Surround yourself with a team of supportive professionals and experience the many rewards of this unique work environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS for EI PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with current license, or Master's Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a license to practice, or are eligible for licensure.

The Organization

PIC’s mission is to promote the growth and development of young children who experience developmental delays by supporting and strengthening parents. PIC believes:

  • All families are special, unique and respected
  • Families make choices and decisions about the services they receive
  • Families receive information in a sensitive and unbiased manner so they can make the best choices for their child and family
  • Families receive the service they need to help them achieve their goals
  • Goals are achieved by using resources and supports from PIC, as well as the community

Learning happens every day in the places children live and play, doing the things the enjoy, with the people who care about and love them

The Position

The Early Intervention Physical Therapist provides assessment and intervention services and strategies to assist in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age three.

Work is usually performed as a home-based service designed to directly involve parents in providing relationship-based social, nutritional, developmental, and behavioral opportunities for their children.

The Physical Therapist works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for clients of the organization.

The specific disciplines represented by the team include early childhood or special education, social work, speech language, physical, and occupational therapy.

The Location

Alaska has so much to offer! Unlimited adventure, wildlife and new experiences. Experience the adventures that others only dream about! See the Northern Lights or go hiking one of over 100,000 glaciers that cover this vast land. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you.

The Rewards for You

Unlock the Benefits That Await You: Join our vibrant team culture, where personal growth and flexibility thrive. Enjoy an abundance of PTO, 12 paid holidays, and the added security of Liability Insurance.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with an HRA for even more healthcare support.

Additionally, access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), benefit from tuition reimbursement for qualified loans, and take up to 40 hours of professional development leave. And don't miss out on the opportunity to grow your wealth with a 401K featuring an employer match. Your future starts here!

Pay: $75,949 - $85,307

Key Responsibilities

Provide assessment and intervention services to foster the growth and development of children from birth to age three. Work within a trans-disciplinary team to implement Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP) through home-based services.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a current license, or a Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Candidates must be licensed to practice or eligible for licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentIntervention StrategiesIFSP ImplementationTrans-disciplinary CollaborationChild DevelopmentRelationship-based Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$85kPhysical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$103k)249 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Alaska39 active22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 63% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Early Intervention - Physical Therapist at Programs for Infants and Children a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$81k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 12 employers
10
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$140k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#3

Physical Therapist - Studio City

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist Homer AK

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Programs for Infants and Children

Health and Human Services
Anchorage, AK
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with Employer Match
Generous PTO
12 Paid Holidays
Liability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.