American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Seward, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an outpatient role at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring 1+ year of experience and coverage across outpatient, acute care, and long-term care settings.
Details
- Critical Access Hospital setting with 40 staffed beds
- Covers Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care/swing bed units
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- No weekend or call requirements
- Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs across Outpatient, Acute Care, and LTC
- Open to block scheduling accommodations
- Epic charting system used
- Any scrub color accepted
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- BLS and NBCOT certifications required
- AK state license required if applicable
- Epic charting experience required
- Compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Experience with diverse work settings including Acute Care and Pediatrics preferred
- Skills in modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and manual therapies preferred
- Orthopedic experience including hand injuries, hip and knee replacements preferred
- Prosthetics and orthotics experience preferred
Additional Information
- First-time travelers accepted for this role
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period
- Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities as needed
- Must be willing to commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- RTO requests should be submitted upfront during the application process
- Facility provides temporary housing for travelers during the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-745146. 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: Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
- premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
- generous 401(k) match
- substantial housing stipends
- and more
- Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.