Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Bethel, AK

Occupational Therapist
Location: Bethel, AK
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – Travel / TDY

Location

Bethel, AK | Outpatient / Inpatient / Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy services, with potential involvement at a local long-term care facility
• Treat patients across all age ranges and diagnoses within Alaska's occupational therapy scope of practice
• Conduct home visits and village travel, collaborating frequently with medical providers; strong clinical and didactic skills required due to Alaska's Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into individualized patient plans of care, applying age-specific and patient-specific considerations
• Compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence; communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, and administrative personnel
• Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care, including communication with patients who may have limited English proficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Must hold a current, good-standing OT license in Alaska, or a good-standing OT license in another state with Alaska licensure in progress
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must meet all immunization requirements prior to onboarding, including Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, T-Dap, and Polio (titers or historical shot records may be accepted)
• Must clear all credentialing requirements before travel and start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior clinical experience in occupational therapy, though new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience working in rural, remote, or culturally diverse healthcare settings
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy periodicals and medical literature

Why Join Us

• Unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic, rural Alaskan setting with a broad scope of practice including Direct Access privileges
• Gain diverse clinical experience spanning outpatient, inpatient, long-term care, home visits, and village-based care in a mission-driven healthcare environment