Travel Occupational Therapist

American Traveler is hiring a Day shift Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment providing outpatient and inpatient care across hospital, long-term care, and village settings in Alaska.

Job Details

• Rehabilitation therapy setting including hospital, local long-term care facility, and village-based clinics,
• Provides both outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care,
• Treats all patient age ranges and diagnoses within OT scope of practice,
• Includes home visits and village travel via local transportation,
• Day shift schedule,
• Village-based treatment often requires therapist to bring own supplies such as theraband and exercise equipment,

Job Requirements

• OT license required if applicable, in good standing in Alaska or another state with pending Alaska licensure,
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required,
• NBCOT certification required,
• Current BLS required,
• Minimum 2 years of experience required,
• Strong didactic skills required due to Alaska's Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy,
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, and culturally diverse patients,
• Copy of Photo ID, SSN card, professional license/certification, and education transcripts required for consideration,
• Background check, 10-panel drug screen, OIG/SAM/OFAC reports, and national sex offender registry search required,
• Proof of immunizations (Hepatitis A/B, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Polio) or titers/historical records required,
• 3 professional references required,

Additional Information

• Collaborate frequently with medical providers and interdisciplinary staff,
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into individualized patient care plans,
• Modify treatment plans using age- and patient-specific considerations,
• Exemplify professional conduct and respect for cultural diversity in patient care,
• New Employee Orientation occurs every Tuesday and Wednesday only,
• Returning travelers are not eligible for airport pickup,
• Shared housing provided with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; no pets allowed,
• Flights reimbursed after submission of detailed flight and luggage receipts,
• Flight itinerary must be submitted at least one week before start date,
• All credentials must be received and cleared before travel is permitted