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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