Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehabilitation
Anchorage, Alaska
Saint Elias Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: OT Inpatient Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapist)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
• Unit Focus:

  • Stroke
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Amputations
• Facility Type: Inpatient Rehab Facility with LTACH/ICU
• Beds: 56 total (10 Bed LTACH/ICU, 46 Bed Inpatient Rehab)
• Shift: 4x10 hour days (40 hours/week)
• Schedule Options:

  • Sun/Mon/Thurs/Fri or Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 2 weekend days per month
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
• Floating: No floating required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted (candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
• Start Date: ASAP

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Acute Rehab Facility experience required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Licenses:

  • Alaska OT License strongly preferred (pending license accepted with preference for Alaska license in hand)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
  • Alaska License (or pending)

Skills & Competencies

• Experience in acute rehab facility setting
• Ability to work within scope of practice in inpatient rehab
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) updated annually
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
  • Respiratory Safety Clearance for respirator use (annual)
• References:

  • Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklist:

  • Required and must be updated annually

Training & Modules

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Facility-specific modules
  • Specialty-specific modules for inpatient rehab OT
  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care (required at this facility)
• Epic training modules completion required after Providence access is granted

Additional Notes

• Parking is free
• No on-call required
• Some weekend work required (approx. 2 days/month)
• Pending license accepted but strong preference for Alaska license in hand

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with at least 1 year of acute rehab experience looking for a travel contract in Anchorage, Alaska, with a reputable inpatient rehab facility. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.