Occupational Therapist

Favorite Healthcare Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Favorite Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time, on-site role in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and implement therapy to improve functional independence while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

You'll manage documentation, educate families and care teams, and participate in quality initiatives. Alaska licensure and BLS are required; open to new graduates with a comprehensive benefits package and relocation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current (or eligible) Occupational Therapist license in Alaska.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement and adjust therapy based on patient progress
• Establish measurable goals and support discharge planning
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on treatment strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Participate in departmental operations and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Patient care tech

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree

Alaska OT license

BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Fairbanks, Alaska

Provide patient-centered occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of care to improve patients’ functional independence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and goal-oriented therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement and adjust therapy based on patient progress
• Establish measurable goals and support discharge planning
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on treatment strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Participate in departmental operations and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current (or eligible) Occupational Therapist license in Alaska
• BLS certification required
• Strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use therapy equipment and patient care technology
• Acute care experience preferred (required for certain roles)

Key Highlights

• Full-time, flexible schedule (4x10s or 5x8s)
• $44.09–$70.54/hour + $20,000 retention bonus
• Up to $7,500 relocation assistance + 90 days housing
• Open to new graduates
• Comprehensive benefits, PTO, and education support