Pays $107,661 - $167,107 — Physical Therapist market median is ~$95k (56 jobs)
Physical Therapist - Providence Seward
About the Role
Acute care physical therapist in Seward, AK. Day shift, full-time. $5K hiring bonus and relocation assistance. Salary $107,661-$167,107.
Join Providence as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care, $5K Bonus in Seward, Alaska.
Requirements
- Ph. D. in Physical Therapy.
- Upon hire: Alaska Physical Therapist License.
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
- Experience and credentials in sub-specialty.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $51.76 - $80.34/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Providence in Seward, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and maintains physical therapy services for inpatients, outpatients, and long-term care residents in collaboration with physicians and families. Ensures all care is provided in compliance with hospital standards and American Physical Therapy Association guidelines.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Alaska, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 39 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physical Therapist - Providence Seward position at Providence includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$137k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
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