Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Cordova, AK | Days (5x8)

Cordova Community Medical Center Cordova, AK
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Physical Therapy Assistant in Cordova, AK
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$1,656
Setting
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Cordova, AK with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Cordova Community Medical Center. This role pays $1,656 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Cordova, AK and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Cordova Community Medical Center
  • Location: Cordova, AK 99574
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
  • Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
  • Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alaska and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Cordova, AK

What license do I need for travel PTA jobs?
Nearly every state licenses or certifies PTAs, so you'll need that credential for the assignment state or a PT Compact privilege. The compact includes PTAs: your home state must be an active member, you must be licensed there (typically as your state of residence), have no discipline in the past two years, and the assignment state must be actively issuing. Our PT Compact guide walks through it.
What supervision do travel PTAs work under?
Supervision requirements depend on the state and setting. Some roles require the PT to be on site, while others allow general supervision with regular availability and check-ins. Ask how supervision is structured, how reassessments are handled, and how quickly you can reach the supervising PT when a patient's status changes.
What productivity and caseload should I expect on a travel PTA assignment?
It depends on the setting. SNF and outpatient jobs may use productivity or patients-per-day targets, inpatient rehab may involve a full daily treatment schedule across a wider acuity range, and home health is often organized around visits and travel time. Ask for the expected daily volume, documentation time, and ramp-up period before accepting.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Cordova, AK

A stay in Alaska feels different in every region: Anchorage has mountain views beside a coastal city, Juneau sits among rainforest and waterways, and Fairbanks introduces the broad rivers of the Interior. Physical therapy in Anchorage includes both inpatient and outpatient care, with occupational and speech therapy also represented in its rehabilitation services. For therapy travelers, the surrounding community deserves as much attention as the state’s famous scenery. Alaska Native arts, local seafood, and museums add depth to time spent here. Summer’s long daylight encourages time outdoors; winter brings snow activities and a different daily rhythm. Denali and the coastal fjords are memorable destinations, but Alaska’s distances make them trips to plan around your actual location rather than assumed day outings.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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