Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/OTA), and OT/OTA Students - Now Hiring

 Summary

Nisma Therapy Services is a small, family oriented practice serving pediatric and adult clients in Fairbanks. We’re growing our occupational therapy team and welcome applications from licensed Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and OT and OTA students who are completing fieldwork or close to graduating.

Our OTs evaluate and treat clients with needs in fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing, self care, feeding, and daily living. They build individualized care plans, provide evidence based treatment in the clinic and through telehealth, and supervise COTAs, aides, and students. Our COTAs carry out treatment under an OT’s plan of care. They support clients of all ages with physical, sensory, developmental, and cognitive needs and keep the supervising OT updated so goals can be adjusted. Students train under a licensed OT or COTA, gaining hands on experience with a wide range of clients, with a path to a role on our team after graduation.

Everyone on our OT team works closely with families and with our speech and physical therapy staff to help clients take full part in daily life.

Duties & Responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

• Conduct evaluations and reevaluations, interpret results, and write reports
• Develop individualized care plans with measurable short and long term goals, renewing them before they expire
• Provide direct treatment to clients and caregivers, adjusting goals and strategies based on progress
• Deliver services in person or through telehealth, choosing the clinically appropriate model for each client
• Complete daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries within clinic deadlines
• Educate clients and families with home programs, equipment recommendations, and strategies
• Supervise COTAs per Alaska requirements, including supervision contact and documentation, and supervise aides and students during treatment
• Give clinical input on OT waitlist triage and scheduling
• Communicate with referring providers, schools, and payers, and support authorization requests with documentation
• Fabricate splints and adaptive equipment and consult on positioning and environmental design as needed

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Provide treatment according to the plan of care set by the supervising OT
• Deliver services in person or through telehealth as assigned
• Monitor and document client performance and response to treatment in Prompt, meeting clinic deadlines
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT about client status, needs, and recommended changes to the plan of care
• Select therapy activities that fit each client’s needs and abilities
• Instruct clients and families in home programs, daily living skills, and use of adaptive equipment
• Refer questions outside the COTA scope, such as evaluations, goal changes, or discharge decisions, to the supervising OT
• Prepare treatment materials and keep therapy spaces and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized

OT and OTA Students

• Complete fieldwork under the direct supervision of a licensed OT or COTA
• Observe and take part in evaluations, treatment sessions, and family education
• Practice documentation and clinical reasoning with feedback from your supervisor
• Take part in team meetings and in services

All team members

• Collaborate with SLP, PT, and administrative staff on shared clients
• Follow clinic policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, food safety, and safety protocols
• Meet productivity expectations and attend required supervision and team meetings

 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits Package
• Flexible scheduling and work life balance
• Paid time off accrual and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• CEU reimbursement or stipends
• Supervision support for COTAs, clinical fellows, and new graduates
• Fieldwork supervision and mentoring for OT and OTA students
• Training and professional development support
• Telehealth options
• Room to grow within the company
• A collaborative, family oriented team culture
• Alaska’s outdoor and wildlife experiences right outside your door

 Qualifications & Licensing

Occupational Therapist

• Master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited program
• NBCOT certification
• Alaska OT license, or eligibility to obtain before start

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Associate’s degree from an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• NBCOT certification (COTA)
• Alaska OTA license, or eligibility to obtain before start

OT and OTA Students

• Currently enrolled in an ACOTE accredited OT or OTA program
• Eligible for NBCOT certification and Alaska licensure upon graduation, if applying for a post graduation position

All positions

• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with EMR systems, video platforms, and basic office software
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience is a plus
• A passion for helping clients reach their daily living goals

Compensation details: 20-65 Hourly Wage

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