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Anchorage, Alaska

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$135k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Company Description

Denali Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation practice specializing in orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, and injury rehabilitation. We have two clinic locations in Anchorage, Alaska, and have proudly served our communities with high-quality care in a friendly, supportive, and encouraging environment since 2007.

Our treatment approach combines hands-on manual therapy techniques, state-of-the-art medical technology, and modern rehabilitation equipment to help patients achieve optimal outcomes. Join our team of caring professionals and grow your physical therapy career with us. with us!

Job Description

Denali Physical Therapy has an opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopedic team in Anchorage, Alaska.

In this role, you will provide high-quality patient care in an outpatient clinic setting while helping patients recover from orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, and movement-related conditions. You will also have the opportunity to positively impact healthcare in the community through strong patient relationships, clinical excellence, and positive employee engagement.

This is a great opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist who is looking for career growth, mentorship, continuing education, and work-life balance in a collaborative outpatient physical therapy environment.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with an APTA-approved curriculum
  • Current Alaska Physical Therapy license, or ability to obtain
  • CPR certification required
  • One year of outpatient orthopedic experience preferred
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Interest in orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, manual therapy, and patient-centered care
  • Outgoing, energetic, and team-oriented personality
  • Additional Information
  • Compensation: $85K - 130K depending upon experience level
  • Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous, and paid time off
  • $10,000 to $15,000 sign-on bonus with relocation assistance
  • Retention bonus
  • Monthly productivity bonus
  • Flexible schedule: Monday to Friday; four to ten-hour days as an option
  • Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
  • New graduate mentoring
  • Continuing education
  • Employee discount plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive

Compensation: USD 85000 - USD 135000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care in an outpatient clinic setting to help patients recover from orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Build strong patient relationships while maintaining clinical excellence and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at US Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$110k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 25% 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.

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About US Physical Therapy

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Health insurance
Dental
Generous paid time off
$10,000 to $15,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Retention bonus
Monthly productivity bonus