Occupational Therapist (OT)-Up to $5000 Sign-On Bonus

  Your Next Adventure Comes with Up to a $5,000 Bonus! Join Us in Fairbanks!

Summary

Nisma Therapy Services is a small, family oriented practice serving pediatric and adult clients in Fairbanks. We’re growing our occupational therapy team and welcome applications from licensed Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Our OTs evaluate and treat clients with needs in fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing, self care, feeding, and daily living. They build individualized care plans, provide evidence based treatment in the clinic and through telehealth, and supervise COTAs, aides, and students. 

Why You’ll Love Working at Nisma

Up to $5,000 Signing Bonus! We reward you just for joining the team.

Take Your Summers Off! Want to spend the long Alaska summer days fishing, hiking, or traveling? You have the option to take summers off and come back refreshed.

Weekend Availability gives you a schedule that fits your life, not the other way around.

Regular Company Parties and Team Meals! We work hard and celebrate together.

Fully Stocked Snacks and Drinks keep you fueled between sessions.

Company Sponsored Accident Insurance is included for every employee, with more AFLAC options available to fit your needs.

Come for the bonus, stay for the team!

Duties & Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

• Conduct evaluations and reevaluations, interpret results, and write reports
• Develop individualized care plans with measurable short and long term goals, renewing them before they expire
• Provide direct treatment to clients and caregivers, adjusting goals and strategies based on progress
• Deliver services in person or through telehealth, choosing the clinically appropriate model for each client
• Complete daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries within clinic deadlines
• Educate clients and families with home programs, equipment recommendations, and strategies
• Supervise COTAs per Alaska requirements, including supervision contact and documentation, and supervise aides and students during treatment
• Give clinical input on OT waitlist triage and scheduling
• Communicate with referring providers, schools, and payers, and support authorization requests with documentation
• Fabricate splints and adaptive equipment and consult on positioning and environmental design as needed

All team members

• Collaborate with SLP, PT, and administrative staff on shared clients
• Follow clinic policies and procedures
• Meet productivity expectations and attend required supervision and team meetings

  Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits Package
• Flexible scheduling and work life balance
• Paid time off accrual and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• CEU reimbursement or stipends
• Supervision support for COTAs, clinical fellows, and new graduates
• Training and professional development support
• Telehealth options
• Room to grow within the company
• A collaborative, family oriented team culture
• Alaska’s outdoor and wildlife experiences right outside your door

  Qualifications & Licensing

Occupational Therapist

• Master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited program
• NBCOT certification
• Alaska OT license, or eligibility to obtain before start

All positions

• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with EMR systems, video platforms, and basic office software
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience is a plus
• A passion for helping clients reach their daily living goals

Compensation details: 45-65 Hourly Wage

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