Outpatient & Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 18, 2025
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and Alaska OT licensure eligibility for a diverse inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation role in a rural Alaska setting.

Details

• Work in a rural hospital environment providing both inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy services
• Position may include coverage at a long-term care facility and involve home visits and village travel
• Day shift schedule for a 13-week contract
• Caseload includes all age groups and a wide variety of diagnoses within the Alaska OT scope of practice
• Use equipment such as hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, electric stimulation modalities, and ADL training spaces
• Documentation performed on standard OT department systems and hospital equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience required
• Alaska OT license in good standing required, or eligible and awaiting Alaska licensure; license required if applicable
• Current NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS certification required for the entire duration of the assignment
• Ability to travel to remote villages and provide in-home care
• Physical, background check, immunization records, and other onboarding documents are required prior to travel

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include developing and modifying individualized patient care plans using evidence-based practice across diverse age groups
• Role requires strong didactic skills to comply with Alaska’s Direct Access privilege for OT
• Collaboration with medical providers is frequent due to rural and remote settings
• Mandatory participation in new employee orientation, conducted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• All hospital-provided housing is shared, single-gender, and pet-free with private bedrooms and shared common areas
• No private housing is available; travelers must coordinate directly with the facility for accommodations
• Roundtrip economy airfare is reimbursed after arrival and proof of flight purchase
• Flight itinerary information must be submitted at least one week in advance of the start date
• Immunizations required include Hepatitis A/B, Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, and Polio, or documented history or titers
• Candidate must pass a math test for adult and pediatric medication calculations upon arrival
• No pets are allowed in housing and no exceptions are made for returning travelers regarding airport transportation
• Role supports the facility’s mission of excellence and respects cultural diversity