Occupational Therapy Assistant

Flagship Therapy; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

CEU Opportunities

Career Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our in-house therapy team. We offer full-time, part-time and PRN schedules, with strong orientation and ongoing support.

The role involves creative program development to meet patient needs and a flexible schedule for work-life balance. The facility combines Green House-inspired care with modern rehab services for short-term and long-term residents, providing a dynamic and

Qualifications

• OTA license is required.
• Open to all experience levels; new grads welcome.
• Alaska licensure preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with physical functioning disorders; develop care plans adhering to standards.
• Deliver rehabilitation treatments to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care needs.
• Assist with standing, walking, and patient transfers; support equipment as needed.
• Administer rehab procedures including manual techniques, exercises, modalities, and wound care.
• Provide counseling to patients and families; coordinate with other providers.
• Generate discharge summaries in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

OTA license

All experience levels

New grads welcome

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. Full-time, part-time and PRN schedules available! 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 - $49.00 hour 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 for your 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:
We offer a variety of benefits programs to eligible employees. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and hours worked and may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• 401k w/ 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, 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.