Physical Therapist - Home Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Foundation Health, LLC as a Physical Therapist – Home Health, $30K Incentive in Fairbanks, Alaska. Overview $30,000 Incentive - DOE Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join the Home Health Care team in Alaska's "Golden Heart City"! Fairbanks, Alaska is located in the interior of the state where you can find adventure, culture, solitude or scenery.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations.
- Determines if intervention is needed.
- Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals.
- Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department.
Requirements
- graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
- Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of Alaska.
- BLS certification required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $91,707 - $146,723/year
- Signing bonus: $30,000.
- Relocation assistance: $7,500.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Foundation Health, LLC in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Foundation Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Foundation Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $92k to $147k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $71 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Care planning, Rehabilitation, Clinical documentation, Patient education, Interdisciplinary communication, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient functional abilities, establishing individualized treatment plans, and providing skilled care in a home health setting. They must also document progress, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and supervise support staff to ensure quali...
Benefits package: $30,000 Incentive, Relocation Assistance up to $7,500, 90 Days Temporary Housing, Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Employment Type
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