PTA – Therapist

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Job ID: 865749

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 with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability
• Support patients in reaching their maximum performance and level of functioning within their individual 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
• Provide care for a diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant education program (typically a 2-year degree)
• Active Alaska Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing, or all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to practice as a Student Physical Therapist Assistant post-graduation while preparing for licensure exam
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Housing and airfare reimbursement may be available, supporting a smooth transition for traveling clinicians
• Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in a unique and rewarding Alaskan setting

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