Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Occupational Therapist

American Traveler

Bethel, Alaska, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,584.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

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.

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

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

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