Outpatient & Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Bethel, Alaska
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital

Occupational Therapist (Contract)

Location: Bethel, Alaska
Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Position Summary

• Provide full-time outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care, including some work at a local Long Term Care facility.
• Treat all patient age ranges and diagnoses within Alaska’s occupational therapy scope of practice.
• Includes home visits, village travel, and frequent collaboration with medical providers.
• Requires strong didactic skills due to Alaska’s Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy.
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into patient care plans.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity.
• Modify patient care plans using age-specific and patient-specific considerations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Experience: No minimum clinical experience required but preferred.
• Licensing/Certification:

  • Licensed in good standing as an Occupational Therapist in Alaska or another state with pending Alaska licensure.
  • Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Environment & Equipment

• Hospital-based: Standard OT department with hi-lo table, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, electrical stimulation modalities, and ADL training room (bathroom and kitchen).
• Village-based: Typically a treatment table provided; therapist brings necessary supplies (theraband, exercise programs, etc.).
• Office equipment such as computer, telephone, fax, and copy machine.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy literature and medical journals.
• Ability to compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence.
• Effective communication with medical staff, peers, administrative personnel, and culturally diverse patients (including non-English speakers).

Additional Requirements

• Private housing is not provided; housing consists of shared units. No pets allowed.
• Airfare initially paid by candidate or agency, reimbursed upon arrival.
• New Employee Orientation held every Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Candidates cannot travel until all credentials are received and cleared.
• Required immunizations: Hepatitis A & B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, T-Dap, Polio (or titers/historical records).
• Must provide: Photo ID, Social Security card, professional license/certification, education transcripts, background check results (national and criminal), 10-panel drug screen (within 90 days), competency checklist, OIG report, SAM report, National Sex Offender registry search, OSHA report, OFAC report, fit test or physical, emergency contact info, and 3 references.
• Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccinations is mandatory.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)