Travel Contract

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
Soldotna, AK
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,724/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration26 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Vision benefits
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Company provided housing options
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Discount program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Health savings account
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Contract

Location: Soldotna, Alaska
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Specialty: Occupational Therapy (Hand Therapy focus)


Job Description

  • Travel contract opportunity starting in August.
  • Duration: Approximately 6 months.
  • Candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Occupational Therapy.
  • Must be comfortable working independently.
  • Preference for applicants with hand therapy experience.

Schedule & Work Details

  • Work schedule options: 5-8 hour days or 4/10 hour days.
  • Overtime paid after 8 hours per day and after 40 hours per week.
  • Client may call off up to 24 hours during the assignment without penalty.
  • Local placements are accepted.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Occupational Therapy license.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
  • Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience.

Additional Notes

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
  • Candidate should be prepared to work independently in a hospital setting.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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About Soldotna, AK

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Soldotna, AK here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Soldotna's cost of living is 17% higher than the national average.
  • Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 65°F, and average lows are around 48°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 24°F, and average lows are around 11°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals may be limited, but options are available.
  • It may require some effort to find suitable furnished housing.
Transportation
  • Soldotna is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is predominantly White, with a small Native American and Hispanic community.
  • The age range is diverse, with a significant population of older adults.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the long winter nights.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Soldotna offers outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
  • There are also local restaurants featuring fresh seafood, and opportunities to enjoy art and music events.
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