Occupational Therapist
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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