Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
Physical Therapist Assistant Full time opportunity
- Full-time
- Compensation: USD 35 - USD 35 - hourly
The team at Northern Edge Physical Therapy is committed to client-centered, compassionate care by talented and caring therapists and athletic trainers to make a difference in the lives of our clients and our community. Our state-of-the-art facility allows for novice and experienced therapists alike to develop clinical expertise and evidence-based specialties to become leaders in their profession and get clients results.
Are you a passionate and driven physical therapist assistant looking for an opportunity to help clients get results? Now is your chance to join a team of like-minded therapists on a path towards clinical expertise and passionate care.
Northern Edge Physical Therapy has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant who desires to join a team dedicated to evidence-based manual therapy.
You will provide direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities. You will have access to state-of-the-art movement analysis technology, rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, and other assessment tools. You will be mentored to develop expert-level skills in Dry Needling, Manipulation, movement analysis and more.
Responsibilities- Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
- Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient s condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
- Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
- Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
- Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
- Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.
- Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
- Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Passion to help and motivate others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Licensed physical therapist assistant in the State of Alaska
- Competitive hourly compensation, Based on Experience
- 401K & matching
- 6K Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance
- Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off
- Continuing education - Northern Edge PT hosts in-house training sessions throughout the year.
- Employee discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
- Clinical mentorship - Work with a talented and supportive team and gain clinical expertise in the most advanced tools.
- Family-friendly work environment
- Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive
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