Occupational Therapy Assistant

Flagship Therapy; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 48,216 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (BCB

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Unlimited CEU Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities (clin

Tuition Reimbursement (facility discre

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee discounts on gym memberships,

Job summary

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage, Alaska is actively seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants for full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules. Pay ranges from $35.00 to $49.00 per hour based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

The role includes evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, administering therapies, and coordinating discharge summaries. OTA licensure is required; new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Open to OTA at all experience levels. New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care; develop care plans.
• Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary interventions.
• Assist patients with standing, walking, transfers, and wound care as needed.
• Administer procedures as part of rehabilitation plan (manual techniques, ambulation, exercises, modalities).
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and caregivers; coordinate with other providers.
• Produce discharge summaries complying with regulations.

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant – Full Time, Part Time and PRN Schedules Available

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center – Anchorage, AK

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is currently seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our crew of in‑house therapists. We value and appreciate specialty certified clinicians to provide the most current, evidence‑based therapy interventions. As a therapy professional, you will have the freedom to create and implement additional programs to best meet patient needs. Our therapy team expansion will be a strong focus, and you will receive strong orientation, training and ongoing support as we grow.

Pay range: $35.00 - $49.00 per hour, based on experience.

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.
• Perform 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 graduates are welcome.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• Unlimited CEU Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities (clinical and administrative growth pathways)
• Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, cell phones, and more.

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.