Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Bethel, AK
Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners
Pay: $1,646 to $1,846 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners! You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Graduated from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited physical therapy assistant education program.
• Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist Assistant or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student Physical Therapist Assistant post-graduation while studying to take the licensure exam.
• Current BLS.

Assignment Details

• Setting includes outpatient and inpatient care.
• Shift days: Monday through Friday.
• Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Bethel is a remote hub in western Alaska with access to the Kuskokwim River and a distinctive Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta setting. The city serves as a gateway to fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing across the delta, and it is accessible primarily by air from Anchorage in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Cultural experiences include the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center and local Alaska Native arts, while the surrounding region offers a quiet lifestyle connected to tundra landscapes and river travel. Bethel Memorial Park and the riverfront area provide local recreation options, and the community’s regional hospital presence supports an active healthcare environment.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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