Occupational Therapist- Outpatient

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) seeks an Home Health/Outpatient Occupational Therapist to deliver occupational therapy services to customer-owners and consult with providers statewide, including independent living facilities and private residences.

The role emphasizes serving Alaska Native people within SCF’s service area and includes health and wellness commitments consistent with SCF’s mission.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in Alaska.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NRP/ATLS may be required for some specialties.
• Alaska Native population knowledge and cultural awareness are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to customer-owners.
• Consult with providers across the medical system and throughout the state, including facilities and homes.

Skills

Cultural competency

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Alaska

BLS Certification

ACLS/NRP/ATLS as required

Job description

Home Health/Outpatient Occupational Therapist- Adult

Hiring Range $89,918.40 to $122,886.40

Hiring Incentive

Sign-On Bonus

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to customer-owners and provides consultative services to providers within the medical system and throughout the state, including independent living facilities, assisted living homes, and private residential homes.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. 1. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Alaska.
2. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

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