Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK
Listed compensation
$2800/week
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Job Description
About Voyage Talent Solution
Voyage Talent Solution connects skilled healthcare professionals with rewarding travel opportunities across the country. We handle placement, licensure guidance, and onboarding so you can focus on patient care. Our recruiter works one-on-one with you from application through the end of your contract and beyond.
About the Placement
Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Take your travel PT assignment to Dutch Harbor/Unalaska, one of the most unique places to work in the country, with Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, the largest Alaskan-owned clinic network in the state.
You’ll be the go-to rehab provider for a tight-knit island community, backed by a network of 30+ clinics and a multidisciplinary team of chiropractors, massage therapists, and PTs.
Between the Aleutian scenery, world-famous fishing port, and the chance to make a real difference for patients with limited access to care, this is an assignment you’ll be telling stories about for years.
The Plan of Care
As a travel Physical Therapist placed at Arctic Chiropractic, you’ll evaluate and treat a diverse outpatient caseload, working closely with Arctic Chiro clinicians and support staff from day one. Arctic Chiropractic provides clinic orientation, and Voyage Talent Solution supports you throughout your assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
- Deliver skilled treatment including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional training
- Treat a caseload of approximately [7-8] patients per day, with 1:1 treatment sessions
- Document accurately and timely with EMR
- Communicate with referring providers, patients, and families
- Collaborate with PTAs, aides, and front office staff
- Educate patients on home programs, injury prevention, and return-to-activity goals
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Active Alaska PT license (or eligibility to obtain one before the start date)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- 1+ years of outpatient orthopedic experience
Preferred
- Experience with sports injuries and orthopedic post-surgical rehab
- Manual therapy training or relevant certifications
- Previous travel therapy experience
- Compensation and Benefits (through Voyage Talent Solution)
Weekly pay: up to $2800/week. 32 hours a week guaranteed.
- Licensure reimbursement: Alaska PT license fees covered if needed
- Health insurance: Starting day one
- What You’ll Get
- Free housing
- A car to use while on travel contract
- A supportive, collaborative clinical team at Arctic Chiropractic
- Manageable caseloads with time for quality patient care
- Access to Alaskan trails, scenery and outdoor lifestyle
- A dedicated Voyage Talent Solution recruiter and onboarding support
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,543 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $146k | Physical Therapy median $114k (middle half $100k–$126k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Montana index 94.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Montana | 85 active | 21,606 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,749 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK at Health & Rehab Solutions a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,543 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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