Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Join a team that’s making a real difference. We’re hiring a licensed PTA to work with one of our trusted clients where you’ll support patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries—helping them manage pain and regain movement—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with next steps.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Alaska State Physical Therapist Assistant license required prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing PTA services in inpatient and outpatient settings preferred.
• Ability to implement PTA components of a physical therapy plan of care under PT supervision.
• Comfort with documentation in an electronic health record and familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing considerations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to remote locations by boat or small plane and perform community-based services, including home assessments and school or senior center visits.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, direct support staff as needed, and provide patient and family education.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long- and short-term disability.
• Continuing education funds for clinical development.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified hires.

Location Highlights

Discover Sitka, Alaska, a coastal community with rich history and abundant outdoor recreation. Visitors and residents enjoy fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing including sea otters and bald eagles. Explore cultural attractions such as local museums and native Tlingit heritage sites. Hiking opportunities and scenic views are available in nearby state parks and trails. The community offers a small-town atmosphere with local events, arts, and dining options that reflect regional seafood cuisine. Travel connections include regional air and marine services for access to surrounding Southeast Alaska destinations.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for physical therapist assistants including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks to nationwide partnerships with clients from every setting, we help therapy professionals find the right job including benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonuses - all at no cost to you. Discover your options using ProVenture, our AI enhanced career app.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.