Physical Therapist Assistant

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - FULL TIME

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center - Anchorage, AK

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is currently seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our crew of in-house therapists. We value and appreciate specialty certified clinicians to provide the most up to date and evidence-based therapy interventions. As a therapy professional, you will have the freedom to create and implement additional programs to best meet the needs of your patients. Our therapy team expansion will be a strong focus, and you will receive strong orientation, training and on-going support as we grow!

Full Time: Flexible schedule with work-life balance

Pay Range $35.00 - $45.00 hour based on experience
Call or text Paul Medvene for more information at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io

We are high-paced facilities with both short-term and long-term care:

The extended care facility is inspired by the Green House care model, offering top-tier skilled nursing and rehabilitation services within a homely ambiance for its residents. 96 beds spread out over 8 free standing cottages each private room converges around a spacious central area, boasting an open-plan kitchen and dining space. This design prioritizes social interactions and nurtures a cozy atmosphere.

The transitional care facility is a 50-bed high tech facility with all individual rooms and a therapy gym with all the high-tech equipment and space a passionate therapist could ask for.


Anchorage, Alaska, is a beautiful city and is the gateway to many outdoor adventures. Anchorage boasts a diverse population including Alaska Native people from various tribes and cultures. This is a perfect location for your exciting lifestyle.

• Work life balance with a flexible schedule
• Strong infection control to keep staff/residents safe
• In house therapy team - job stability, growing company
• Option for a set schedule when covering vacations
• Get a call or text as early as possible in last minute coverage request scenarios
• Participate in CEU classes offered to entire therapy team

Explore our unique approach at and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

• Every facility has an in-house therapy team - no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals
• Each facility is independently operated with local leadership and no corporate red tape
• Decisions made at the facility for the facility staff and community needs
• Core Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilities

Qualifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
This position is open to therapists at all experience levels

Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For benefit details check us out here
Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Pay rates are competitive and based on various factors. Rates noted as "estimated" are established by job posting websites and may not reflect actual pay rates.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 06/01/2026