Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics | Fairbanks, Alaska $45–$65/hour · Full time, part time or contract · Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus A six-year-old who can’t hold a pencil yet. A toddler who melts down every time his socks go on. A kid who wants to lace her own skates before hockey season. That’s most of our OT caseload, and we need another OT to help. About Nisma Nisma Therapy Services is a small therapy practice in Fairbanks. Our founder, Brianna Bates, MS CCC-SLP, started it in 2020 so that therapy wouldn’t feel cold or clinical. Nisma is Arabic for a warm breeze. We see mostly kids, plus some adults, in the clinic and through telehealth. You’d work alongside our SLPs, PTs and client services team on shared clients. What you’d do Evaluate and treat fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, feeding, self care and daily living skills Write individualized care plans with measurable goals, and renew them before they expire Coach parents with home programs, equipment recommendations and strategies they can use at home Choose in-person or telehealth sessions based on what each client needs Supervise COTAs to Alaska requirements, and supervise aides and students during treatment Give clinical input on OT waitlist triage and scheduling Work with referring providers, schools and payers, including documentation for authorizations Fabricate splints and adaptive equipment, and consult on positioning and environment as needed What we offer $45–$65/hour depending on experience, plus up to $5,000 sign-on bonus The option to take summers off. Fairbanks summers have close to 24 hours of daylight for fishing, hiking or travel A flexible schedule, with weekend hours available if they suit you Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) with company match CEU reimbursement or stipends Company-paid accident insurance, with additional AFLAC options Supervision and mentoring for new graduates and COTAs Team meals, regular parties and a stocked kitchen What you need Master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program NBCOT certification An Alaska OT license, or eligibility to get one before you start Current CPR/First Aid, or willingness to get it after hire Comfort with EMR systems and video platforms Pediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience is a plus COTAs, we’re hiring you too. Apply here and tell us that’s your role.