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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.