Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,446 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,446 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Seward, Alaska |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Seward, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- 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: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Critical Access Hospital, requiring 1+ year of experience and covering Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care settings.
Details
- Small, 46-bed Critical Access Hospital setting
- Cover 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
- 13-week assignment length
- Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs across Outpatient, Acute Care, and LTC
- Epic EMR system used for charting
- Open to accommodating a block schedule
Requirements
- Active AK Occupational Therapy license required (if applicable)
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- BLS certification required
- NBCOT certification required
- Epic charting experience required
- First-time travelers accepted
Additional Information
- Treat diverse patient populations including orthopedic, pediatric, and general acute care cases
- Utilize modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, biofeedback, and cardiac rehabilitation
- Provide splinting services including static, dynamic, and functional splints
- Work with prosthetics and orthotics for upper and lower extremities
- Any scrub color permitted
- Facility provides housing during the assignment, typically a 1-bedroom apartment which may be shared with another traveler
- Pets are not allowed in provided housing
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Local candidates not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
- Former permanent staff may return as a traveler after a 3-month waiting period
- May be required to float between sister facilities within the state
- Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
American Traveler Job ID #P-745147. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
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.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including 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.
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