Occupational Therapy Assistant

Flagship Therapy; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/ Match

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities (Clin

Tuition Reimbursement (facility discre

Employee discounts on gym memberships,

Job summary

Flagship Therapy in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role offers a flexible schedule and a pay range of $35.00–$45.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include screening and evaluating patients, delivering rehabilitative interventions, and coordinating discharge summaries. Prior OTA licensure is required, and new graduates are welcome to apply. Benefits and campus resources are described on the company site.

Qualifications

• OTA license required.
• New grads welcome; all experience levels considered.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and evaluate physical functioning disorders.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment.
• Assist with standing, walking, lifting and transfers as needed.
• Administer procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including exercises and wound care.
• Provide counseling to patients and families regarding physical disorders.
• Prepare discharge summaries in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Screening

Evaluation

Rehabilitation

Patient care

Education

OTA license

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT – FULL TIME

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center – Anchorage, AK

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is currently seeking aFull Time Occupational Therapy Assistantto join our crew of in-house therapists. We value and appreciate specialty certified clinicians to provide the most up to date and evidence-based therapy interventions. As a therapy professional, you will have the freedom to create and implement additional programs to best meet the needs of your patients. Our therapy team expansion will be a strong focus, and you will receive strong orientation, training and on-going support as we grow!

Flexible schedule with work-life balance!

Pay Range $35.00 - $45.00hour based on experience

We are high-paced facilities with both short-term and long-term care:

The extended care facility is inspired by the Green House care model, offering top-tier skilled nursing and rehabilitation services within a homely ambiance for its residents. 96 beds spread out over 8 free standing cottages each private room converges around a spacious central area, boasting an open-plan kitchen and dining space. This design prioritizes social interactions and nurtures a cozy atmosphere.

The transitional care facility is a 50-bed high tech facility with all individual rooms and a therapy gym with all the high-tech equipment and space a passionate therapist could ask for.

Anchorage, Alaska, is a beautiful city and is the gateway to many outdoor adventures. Anchorage boasts a diverse population including Alaska Native people from various tribes and cultures. This is a perfect location foryour exciting lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Open to Occupational Therapy Assistants at all experience levels. New Grads are welcome!

At Polaris Transitional and Extended Care, we believe that exceptional care starts with a strong set of values that guide everything we do. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant with us, you’ll be part of a team that helps drive the CAPLICO values:Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. We want an individual in this role who will demonstrate these values through actions and words.

Browse our website at www.flagshiptherapy.com/who-we-are and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term and post-acute care.

Benefits

• 401k w/ Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more!

For more information regarding specific benefits offerings, please visit www.ensignbenefits.com

Eligibility for some benefits dependent on full-time employment status.

About Us

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care is an affiliate of Ensign Services, Inc. ("ESI"), a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., a national leader in post-acute care whose affiliated entities employ over 55,000 team members.

Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This job was posted and verified on 10/28/2026