Travel Occupational Therapist

American Traveler, LLC.; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Paid training and orientation

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Day shift Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment across hospital, long-term care, and village clinics in Alaska. You will provide outpatient and inpatient OT care, work with diverse medical teams, and travel to village settings with provided housing support.

The role requires Alaska licensure or eligibility, NBCOT certification, a Bachelor's degree in OT, and current BLS, with a minimum of two years of experience and strong communication skills across teams.

Qualifications

• Must have Alaska OT license in good standing or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Strong didactic skills due to Alaska Direct Access privileges.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff and culturally diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitation therapy across hospital, long-term care, and village clinics.
• Provide both outpatient and inpatient OT care.
• Treat patients of all ages and diagnoses within OT scope.
• Include home visits and village travel via local transportation.

Skills

2+ years OT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

OT license in Alaska or eligible

Current BLS

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Day shift Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment providing outpatient and inpatient care across hospital, long-term care, and village settings in Alaska.

Requirements

• OT license required if applicable, in good standing in Alaska or another state with pending Alaska licensure
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
• NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Strong didactic skills required due to Alaska's Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, and culturally diverse patients
• Copy of Photo ID, SSN card, professional license/certification, and education transcripts required for consideration
• Background check, 10-panel drug screen, OIG/SAM/OFAC reports, and national sex offender registry search required
• Proof of immunizations (Hepatitis A/B, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Polio) or titers/historical records required
• 3 professional references required

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitation therapy setting including hospital, local long-term care facility, and village-based clinics
• Provides both outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care
• Treats all patient age ranges and diagnoses within OT scope of practice
• Includes home visits and village travel via local transportation
• Day shift schedule
• Village-based treatment often requires therapist to bring own supplies such as theraband and exercise equipment
• Collaborate frequently with medical providers and interdisciplinary staff
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into individualized patient care plans
• Modify treatment plans using age- and patient-specific considerationsExemplify professional conduct and respect for cultural diversity in patient care
• New Employee Orientation occurs every Tuesday and Wednesday only
• Returning travelers are not eligible for airport pickup
• Shared housing provided with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; no pets allowed
• Flights reimbursed after submission of detailed flight and luggage receipts
• Flight itinerary must be submitted at least one week before start date
• All credentials must be received and cleared before travel is permitted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts