Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Valdez, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Valdez, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience. This is a travel contract position with a 4x10 day shift schedule. The role primarily serves a largely outpatient pediatric population but also includes hospital inpatient, swing bed, long-term care (LTC), and outpatient settings.

Work Environment & Unit Information

• Patient population: Mostly outpatient pediatrics, with some inpatient and LTC.
• Department serves hospital (inpatient and swing bed), LTC, and outpatient.
• Ability to transition between inpatient, outpatient, and LTC settings is required.
• Prior pediatric and inpatient experience preferred.
• No on-call required.
• Floating outside scope is not required.
• Block scheduling accommodation available.
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 50 miles away).
• First-time travelers not accepted.
• Pending licenses accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Skills required: Experience in outpatient, acute care, LTC/SNF; pediatrics preferred.
• Must have valid Occupational Therapy license (pending license accepted).
• Must provide valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to use company vehicle.
• Must be able to meet national patient safety goals/core measures.
• Experience with billing, feeding techniques (oral/motor), and disability sequence testing preferred.
• Required skills include managing acute and chronic disorders, functional activities, standardized assessments, developmental testing/treatment, and care for patients with intellectual disabilities.

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.
• Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 weeks.
• May be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks.

Housing & Transportation

• Housing provided: Typically 1-bedroom apartments, available 72 hours before contract start and up to 24 hours after contract end.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Housing typically accommodates only the traveler; additional family members require approval.
• Housing must be cleaned upon departure or cleaning fees apply.
• Rental vehicle provided for use during assignment within a 30-mile radius of the facility.
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle.
• Vehicle available 72 hours before contract start and up to 24 hours after contract end.
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas.
• Tire chains available at additional cost.
• Vehicle must be returned during any time off.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings required: TB test, Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Respirator clearance required for travel candidates.
• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification and employment references required.
• Skills checklists and competency exams as applicable.
• Completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules annually.
• Compliance with state-specific requirements as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have at least 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any related facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before working as a traveler.
• Locals are not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse therapy setting with a focus on pediatric outpatient care in Alaska, with housing and transportation provided.