Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,667 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. The role requires 1 year of OT experience, AK OT license, BLS and NBCOT, with 40 hours per week on 10-hour day shifts. Acute hospital setting with high coverage needs is expected.

The facility offers a Magnet-level environment with cross-coverage and potential extension; local candidates must be outside a 50-mile radius. Start ASAP; RTO per policy.

Qualifications

• 1 year of OT experience required.
• BLS and NBCOT certifications required.
• AK OT license must be current.
• Epic charting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluations and develop care plans.
• Provide ADL training and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Contribute to discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Activities of Daily Living

Adaptive Equipment

Pre-Discharge Planning

Wheelchair Evaluation

Patient Education

Lifting and transfer

Education

BLS

NBCOT

AK OT License

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Acute Care/Skilled Nursing OT
Assignment Length - 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 4x10 or 5x8 Days - With 4x10s - Cannot guarantee 3 days off in a row consisently, but unit will do their best of provide consistent schedule. They typically have the most needs for coverage Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
Years of Experience: 1
First Timers Accepted: Yes -
Certs REQ: BLS, NBCOT, AK OT License
Skills REQ: Per UD
Is on-call REQ: No
Weekend REQ:Yes - 2 weekend days per month
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?: N/a
Open to accommodating block schedule?: No
Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility
Pending License Accepted: Yes,RTO Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis upon offer. All RTO must be included in submittal

FACILITY INFORMATION
Type of Facility: Acute Hospital
Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
Total Staffed Beds: 407
Scrub Color: Provided
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: Parking is free

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Years of Experience:
  1 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience:
  -
• Charting System:
  Preferred, Epic
• Teaching Hospital Experience:
  -
• Community Hospital Experience:
  -
• LTAC Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level I Experience:
  -
• Trauma Level II Experience:
  -
• Travel Experience Required:
  No
• Certfications:Certs marked with * are preferred
  BLS, NBCOT
• Skills:Skills marked with * are preferred

  Work Settings

  Acute Care
  Adult Rehabilitation Facility*
  Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)*
  Skilled Nursing (SNF)

  Activities of Daily Living

  Adaptive Equipment
  Pre-Discharge Planning
  Wheelchair Evaluation, adjustments and Positioning

  Adult

  Amputee*
  Arthritis*
  Coma Management*
  CVA Rehabilitation
  Dementia/Alzheimers
  Hand Injury*
  Lower Extremity
  Multiple Sclerosis*
  Nerve Injury*
  Parkinson's disease
  Reattachment*
  Spinal cord injury*
  Tendon Repair*
  Traumatic Brain injury
  Upper Extremity

  Orthopedics

  Arthritis program*
  Hand Injury*
  Hip Fracture and Total Hip Replacement
  Knee Injuries and Total Knee Replacement
  Soft Tissue Injuries

  Billing/Documentation

  Assessment
  Discharge
  Evaluation
  Plan of Care

  Prosthetics/Orthotics

  Functional splints*
  Static splints*

  Psychiatric/Behavioral Health

  Group Treatment*
  Standardized Assessment*

  Professional Skills and Knowledge

  Lifting and transfer*
  Patient/Family Education
  Safety and injury prevention
  Telephone calls
  

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TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-33885. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Acute Care

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.