Physical Therapy Assistant

Empower Physical Therapy•Palmer, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. The PTA helps implement treatment plans, monitors patient progress, progress as they see fit, provides therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and all other therapy services within their scope of practice. The PTA ensures patient comfort and safety throughout therapy sessions while providing a WOW experience. This role plays a crucial part in improving patient mobility, reducing pain, and helping individuals regain independence in their daily activities. This role should expect for daily schedule changes based on clinic and patient needs to allow for increased flexibility for our community. This role is essential to helping Empower, empower the community to getting back to the things they love.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program
Current Alaska licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for outdoor adventure and willingness to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of living in Alaska

Responsibilities

Supports licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.
Helps implement treatment plans.
Monitors patient progress.
Provides therapeutic exercises.
Provides manual therapy and all other therapy services within their scope of practice.
Ensures patient comfort and safety throughout therapy sessions.
Provides a WOW experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, some of the highest paid salaries in the country!
Relocation assistance
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Access to unparalleled outdoor recreational activities
Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
401k plan with Employer match up to 3%
Employee discount: 75% off for services received through Empower PT for both employees and their immediate family
Health Insurance: Employer pays 70-80% of cost
Dental/Vision insurance: Offered at employee cost
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care savings accounts and dependent daycare reimbursement
Short term: Offered at Employee cost
Long-term disability: Covered by employer
Supplemental Life Insurance: 1 times your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000.
CME: Annual Continuing Education allowance
PTO: Starts at 15 days a year and increases with longevity
Holidays: 6 major US holidays paid time off (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).