Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$28-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Outpatient
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Wasilla, AK
- Up to $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
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- $200 Monthly Student Loan Repayment Program
- Hourly Rate: $28.00/hr up to $35.00/hr Commensurate with experience
Our outpatient physical therapy center in Wasilla, AK is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team.
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where clinicians work together to deliver exceptional care across a diverse outpatient caseload including orthopedics, sports medicine, neuro, vestibular therapy, cancer rehab and more!
New graduates are welcome, we provide 1:1 mentorship to help you build confidence and grow your clinical skills from day one. With a clear path for career advancement, flexible scheduling, and development opportunities, you can build a long-term career with a leader in outpatient physical therapy.
Join a team that invests in your growth while making a difference in patients’ lives every day.
New Grads Welcome to Apply!
Clinic Address
- 6701 W. Blondell Drive
- Wasilla, AK 99623
Why Join Us
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
Specialized Care: Explore different specialties like aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic health, concussion care, hand therapy, and more
Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth, clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
- CPR certification
Additional Data
- Go Anywhere with Us! 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Select Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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