Alaska OT: Out/Inpatient Travel 13-Week Assignment

Perm Placement - Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Insurance package - Medical/Dental/VIs

401K with matching

Credentialing and Travel Team

Referral bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a temporary 13-week assignment in Bethel, Alaska. The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient therapy, with some work at a local Long Term Care facility, and may require village travel.

The position supports Alaska's Direct Access practice, requires NBCOT certification and current Alaska licensure, and offers weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care, including some work at a local Long Term Care facility
• Treat all patient age ranges and diagnoses within the State of Alaska's occupational therapy scope of practice
• Conduct home visits and village travel as part of patient care delivery
• Collaborate frequently with medical providers and utilize strong didactic skills in accordance with Alaska's Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into patient plans of care
• Exemplify professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care
• Modify patient care plans appropriately using age-specific and patient-specific considerations
• Utilize office equipment including computers, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines
• Operate standard Occupational Therapy Department equipment including hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, and ADL training room equipment
• Transport and utilize necessary treatment tools and equipment (e.g., theraband, exercise programs) for village-based patient care
• Read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy periodicals and medical literature
• Compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, and administrative personnel
• Communicate effectively with members of different cultures who may or may not speak English
• Conduct periodic self-assessments as part of supervisory responsibilities
• Maintain current licensure in good standing as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Alaska
• Maintain current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Maintain current BLS certification

Job description

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a temporary 13-week assignment in Bethel, Alaska. The role involves providing outpatient and inpatient therapy, with some work at a local Long Term Care facility, and may require village travel.

The position supports Alaska's Direct Access practice, requires NBCOT certification and current Alaska licensure, and offers weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.