Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Private Practice Clinic - Wasilla, AK
Listed compensation
starting at $66K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
This is a Physical Therapist Assistant job at an Outpatient Private Practice Clinic in Wasilla, AK 99654. We'll learn your requirements so that any job offer extended will meet your needs. We are a 3rd party recruitment firm.
Here Are the Logistics of the Position
1. Salary range starting at $66,000 per year based on experience.
2. Outpatient Clinic - General Orthopedics.
3. Monday-Friday. No weekends or holidays.
4. Full-time or part-time.
5. Position includes a comprehensive benefits package.
6. No travel in the community. All caseload within one clinic location.
7. This is a staff-level position focused on direct patient care.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care within an outpatient private practice clinic. Focus on treating patients with general orthopedic conditions.
Requirements
The candidate must be a Physical Therapist Assistant. Experience level is not explicitly stated, but the role is a staff-level position.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $66k | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$80k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Alaska | 39 active | 22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Private Practice Clinic - Wasilla, AK at Sugar Maple Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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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