Therapy/Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant
Slate Healthcare is looking for Therapy/Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant in Bethel, AK.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662931783 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Overview
Position Summary: Responsible for directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric. Position Qualifications:Graduated from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited physical therapy assistant education program. Usually a 2-year degree that covers essential topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and clinical pathology.Experience is preferred but not required at this timeMust 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 to take the licensure exam. Current BLS. Additional Information:ALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLETED COVID VACCINATIONS??. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Benefits
Overview
Position Summary: Responsible for directing, modifying, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Physical Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Physical Therapist after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational training, and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric. Position Qualifications:Graduated from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited physical therapy assistant education program. Usually a 2-year degree that covers essential topics such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and clinical pathology.Experience is preferred but not required at this timeMust 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 to take the licensure exam. Current BLS. Additional Information:ALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLETED COVID VACCINATIONS??. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401K retirement plan