Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supports licensed Physical Therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. The PTA helps implement treatment plans, monitors patient progress, progress as they see fit, provides therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and all other therapy services within their scope of practice. The PTA ensures patient comfort and safety throughout therapy sessions while providing a WOW experience. This role plays a crucial part in improving patient mobility, reducing pain, and helping individuals regain independence in their daily activities. This role should expect for daily schedule changes based on clinic and patient needs to allow for increased flexibility for our community. This role is essential to helping Empower, empower the community to getting back to the things they love. Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program Current Alaska licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Passion for outdoor adventure and willingness to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of living in Alaska Benefits of being an Empower employee Competitive compensation package, some of the highest paid salaries in the country! Relocation assistance Opportunities for professional development and continuing education Access to unparalleled outdoor recreational activities Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance Additional Staple Benefits 401k plan: Employer match up to 3% Employee discount: 75% off for services received through Empower PT for both employees and their immediate family Heath Insurance: Employer pays 70-80% of cost Dental/Vision insurance: Offered at employee cost Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care savings accounts and dependent daycare reimbursement Short term: Offered at Employee cost Long-term disability: Covered by employer Supplemental Life Insurance: 1 times your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. CME: Annual Continuing Education allowance PTO: Starts at 15 days a year and increases with longevity Holidays: 6 major US holidays paid time off (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).