Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist - $2,608 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Valdez, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Travel Contract

Location

Valdez, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | 72 Guaranteed Hours per 2-Week Period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services across a largely outpatient pediatric population, with additional coverage of inpatient, swing bed, long-term care (LTC), and outpatient settings
• Perform standardized assessments, developmental testing, and treatment for patients with acute and chronic disorders
• Support functional activities and apply feeding techniques including oral/motor approaches
• Conduct disability sequence testing and contribute to national patient safety goals and core measures
• Accurately document and bill for services rendered, including experience with electronic health record systems (Epic preferred)
• Transition fluidly between inpatient, outpatient, and LTC environments to meet departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist state license (pending license accepted; estimated 10–12 weeks processing time)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience with acute disorder, chronic disorder, and functional activity treatment
• Proficiency in standardized assessments and developmental testing/treatment
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (no locals accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior pediatric and inpatient occupational therapy experience strongly preferred
• Experience with outpatient, acute care, and LTC/SNF settings
• Familiarity with national patient safety goals, core measures, billing, and oral/motor feeding techniques
• Experience with Epic electronic health records charting

Why Join Us

• Facility-provided housing (typically a 1-bedroom apartment) and a shared-use vehicle are available to travelers for the duration of the assignment
• Block scheduling accommodations are available, and time off requests are considered on an individual basis upon offer

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #751518. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Occupational Therapist

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others