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! Flexible schedule with work-life balance! Pay Range $35.00 - $45.00 hour based on experience 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. Key Responsibilities Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards. Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements. The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs. Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care. Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders. Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements. Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant license is required. Open to PTAs at all experience levels. New Grads are welcome! We believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As a therapist with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values: C elebration, A ccountability, P assion for Learning, L ove One Another, I ntelligent Risk Taking, C ustomer Second, and O wnership. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words. Browse our website at and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 401k w/ Match Paid Time Off Unlimited CEU Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways) Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion) Scholarship Opportunities Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more! For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full-time employment status. About Us: Polaris Transitional and Extended Care is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flagship Therapy