Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Title

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location

• Bethel, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shift, 4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy treatments and modalities.
• Administer treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist following patient evaluation.
• Support patient recovery and help restore functioning to prevent disability after injury or disease.
• Collaborate with patients across all age groups, from infants to geriatrics, to achieve maximum performance and functional ability.
• Participate in departmental operational, performance improvement, infection control, equipment training, and safety activities.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program (usually a 2-year degree).
• Current licensure in good standing as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Alaska or appropriate FSBPT paperwork for student registration post-graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a physical therapy setting is desirable but not required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to patient recovery in a diverse healthcare environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that supports community health and well-being.