Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - $2,680 per week

Cross Country Allied; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a Travel Occupational Therapist for Bethel, Alaska. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care with some duties at a local long-term care facility, serving patients across all ages, and may include home visits and village travel.

Requirements include a OT degree, Alaska license or pending licensure, NBCOT, BLS, and strong communication skills to work with diverse cultural settings. Orientation occurs prior to onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current Alaska license or license in good standing from another state with pending Alaska licensure.
• NBCOT certification and BLS certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical literature.
• Effective communication skills for diverse cultural settings.
• Periodic self-assessment responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Treat patients across all age groups, including home visits and village travel.
• Collaborate with medical staff to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Alaska OT license

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bethel, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) in Bethel, Alaska provides full-time occupational therapy care for outpatient and inpatient settings, with some duties at a local long-term care facility. The role involves treating patients across all age groups and diagnoses within Alaska's scope of practice, including home visits and village travel. Strong didactic and cultural competence skills are essential, as well as collaboration with medical staff to deliver patient-centered care.

Job Details:

• Location: Bethel, Alaska
• Position: Occupational Therapist (Inpatient)
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited occupational therapy program; current Alaska license or license in good standing from another state with pending Alaska licensure; current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); current BLS certification; ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical literature; effective communication skills for diverse cultural settings; periodic self-assessment responsibilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in inpatient settings, familiarity with culturally diverse populations, strong documentation skills.
• Additional Information: Private housing is not provided; shared accommodations only, no pets allowed. Airfare is paid initially and reimbursed upon arrival. Candidate must provide flight itinerary at least one week in advance. Immigration and immunization documentation are required, including hepatitis, varicella, measles, mumps, rubella, T-Dap, and polio vaccines or titers. All credentials must be received and verified before onboarding. Orientation occurs Tuesdays and Wednesdays; travel arrangements cannot be made until all requirements are cleared.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-08-28

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1288911. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most - your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus