The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Therapy Technician is responsible for assisting with the restoration of customer-owner’s functioning to help prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. The Therapy Technician administers modalities of treatment only under the direct supervision of a staff therapist, supporting Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Massage Therapy (MT). They participate in departmental infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. High school Diploma or GED required.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Additional Qualifications for Therapy Technician II: Meets all requirements of Therapy Technician I in addition to the following:

1. Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Certification from the following or as approved by the Administrator:

• • Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification through the American Medical Certification Association
  • Certified Rehabilitation Therapy Technician through the American Education Certification Association.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.