What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Advanced Physical Therapy?
Advanced Physical Therapy is hiring for a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Are you looking for an amazing career opportunity? Advanced Physical Therapy is the largest employee-owned practice in Alaska with five well-appointed clinics, and is currently seeking a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for our Anchorage, AK clinic.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, nurturing, and outgoing, with a strong interest in manual physical therapy. In addition to manual therapy, this position would be expected to take part in community sporting activities, mostly endurance and individual training sports (i.e. marathons, skiing, cross country, cycling).
What sets our practice apart? Our therapists benefit in the training of IAOM-US (www.iaom-us.com) methodology in orthopedic evaluation and manual therapy treatment. Continued education is imperative and critical to the ongoing quality of care we provide to patients, education allowances are delegated to clinical staff annually. One-on-one mentoring is consistent and expected at Advanced Physical Therapy, the right candidate will be open and willing to learn from others and take constructive criticism gracefully.
Not only do we offer an amazing work environment, we also have a team approach to patient care, and generous patient appointment time.
Physical Therapist Assistant Summary of Duties
Independently implements and manages therapeutic programs according to an established treatment plan under the guidance and supervision of physical therapist. Documents all care and services provided according to acceptable statutes and requirements. Performs tasks in compliance with the professional code of ethics, standards of practice, state/national regulations, and departmental policies/procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Interprets physical therapist plan of care and determines appropriate procedures.
- Makes recommendations concerning standardized treatments or intervention based on treatment progress.
- Provide education to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
- Assess patient response to treatment/ intervention and makes recommendations on changes in treatment as required.
- Documents patient care at time of visit to ensure accurate record of intervention and provide important details to justify medical necessity.
- Participates in a multidisciplinary team to assist in developing intervention strategies to meet the client's needs.
- Provide educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote healing and wellness.
At Advanced Physical Therapy, our compensation is unparalleled!
Advanced Physical Therapy takes a holistic approach when considering compensation packages. Your total compensation includes salary, potential bonuses, continuing education allowances, insurance coverage, and paid time off.
The salary for this position will be generously negotiated based on experience.
Our insurance package includes:
- Health, dental and vision insurance at 85% employer paid
- Employer paid short term disability, long-term disability, professional liability
- Pension and profit sharing programs
Advanced Physical Therapy also offers:
- Monthly performance-based bonuses
- Annual Continuing Education allowance
- Mentoring provided by an experienced women’s/men’s health and manual therapist
- Opportunity for employee buy-in after two years of employment
- Work within a network of IAOM-US based clinics across the state
- Generous PTO allowance
Begin your adventure with us today, apply online and join our fantastic staff as we strive to create an environment of wellness and healing in the communities we serve!
Learn more about Advanced Physical Therapy and the services we provide by visiting our website:
www.aptak.com
