Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Bethel, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments and physical agents as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist following patient evaluation.
• Assist in restoring patient functioning and preventing disability following injury, disease, or physical disability across a diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Support patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning within the limits of their capabilities.
• Participate in operational aspects of the department including performance improvement activities.
• Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant education program (typically a 2-year degree).
• Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student Physical Therapist Assistant post-graduation while studying for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred, though not required.
• Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and clinical pathology as applied in a clinical setting.

Why Join Us

• Travel assignment with housing and airfare reimbursement provided.
• Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in a unique Alaskan community setting.