Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in Valdez, Alaska. This travel - temporary assignment begins 08/03/2026 and runs for several weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,189 to $2,286 per week. Guaranteed hours are not provided. Shift is 5x8 days. The role is in a hospital setting with inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care exposure, featuring a focus on pediatric outpatient evaluation and development services alongside acute and inpatient care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,189–$2,286 per week
- Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based acute care with pediatric outpatient emphasis; inpatient and LTC exposure
- Housing and vehicle: Facility-provided housing (1-bedroom, single-occupancy) and a company-owned shared-use vehicle for local use

Responsibilities
- Perform OT evaluations and develop plans of care for patients across settings, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with a focus on pediatric outpatient development testing and treatment; participate in acute/inpatient and LTC care as needed
- Administer standardized assessments, facilitate functional activities, and apply feeding techniques (oral-motor) within therapeutic goals
- Provide patient and family education, document progress, and conduct reassessments to update the plan of care
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, ensure smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and LTC, and adapt care as patient status evolves
- Document clinical actions in the charting system (Epic experience preferred) and uphold safety and core measure standards

Requirements
- Occupational Therapy license (pending Alaska license accepted)
- BLS certification required
- Travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience; prior pediatric and inpatient (IP) experience preferred; experience with acute disorders, chronic disorders, functional activities, standardized assessments, developmental testing/treatment, and considerations for intellectual disability
- Ability to work across inpatient, outpatient, and LTC settings; may float within hospital or affiliate hospitals as needed per compliance notes
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Vaccination policy: COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status unknown

Benefits and Support
- Housing provided: 1-bedroom, single-occupancy apartments with move-in timing (72 hours before start) and end timing (24 hours after end); housing terms include typical departure cleaning and related guidelines
- Vehicle provided: Company-owned shared-use vehicle for local town travel; valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
- Scheduling flexibility: Pre-approved time off available; block scheduling permitted
- Holiday coverage: Traveler must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- On-site/assignment support: Dedicated travel support during the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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