Physical Therapist Assistant

We are looking for a Full time and Part time licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, available over the phone.

We are looking for a team player that has solid outpatient skills and experience, along with home health experience.

You must:

• Have an Alaska State License as a physical therapy assistant
• Minimum of 3 year of experience
• A driver's license in good standing
• Be able to pass a drug and background test
• CPR certified
• Be in good physical shape to lift up to 50lbs periodically possible
• Ability to independently implement treatment plan using knowledge of techniques related to the patient's disability and needs.
• Ability to independently provide varied and multifaceted physical therapy interventions based on the established care plan (e.g., therapeutic exercise, balance, body mechanics, flexibility, strength, gait training, neuro-motor development, TENS, functional training, etc.).
• Knowledge of physical therapy data collection and assessment techniques in order to perform specific interventions and to monitor and capture progress of the patient/client.
• Ability to instruct patient on varied interventions
• Ability to modify treatment techniques based on the learning needs and perceptions of the patient.
• Ability to identify critical changes (e.g. vital signs, pain, mobility and alertness) in patient conditions to determine their medical and functional status.
• Ability to work with and take direction from PTs and to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs and discharge planning.

About Out Patient at Home Physical Therapy LLC: Established in October 2019. It was founded on autonomy, and clinical excellence. We are an outpatient mobile clinic that performs one-on-one patient focused care in the home, office or patient's gym. Our treatment has a hands-on-care focus with practical therapeutic exercise designed for each individual's needs. A full day consists of 5-6 patients, with some flexible scheduling options. No weekends. Front desk support is 9:00am-5pm. We see a variety of patients of all ages, but a good percentage are geriatric.