Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,440 per week

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity: Occupational Therapist
Job Details:

• Provide full-time outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care, which may include work at a local Long Term Care facility
• Treat all patient age ranges and diagnoses within the occupational therapy scope of practice
• Conduct home visits and village travel as part of patient care responsibilities
• Collaborate frequently with medical providers and utilize strong didactic skills under Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into patient plans of care
• Modify patient care plans using age-specific and patient-specific considerations
• Utilize office equipment including computer, telephone, fax machine, and copy machine
• Hospital-based environment includes hi-lo table, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, and ADL training room
• Village-based care requires therapist to bring necessary equipment such as theraband and exercise programs

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Facility

The healthcare organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical and therapeutic services to the surrounding community, including remote and rural populations. The facility operates both hospital-based and village-based care settings, offering a unique and diverse clinical environment. The organization emphasizes cultural sensitivity and collaboration among medical providers to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care across a wide range of diagnoses and age groups.

Location

Bethel offers a truly unique experience in the heart of rural Alaska, providing an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in breathtaking wilderness landscapes and rich Indigenous cultural traditions. Healthcare professionals seeking an adventurous and deeply rewarding work experience will find Bethel's remote setting and close-knit community unlike anywhere else in the country.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay and Benefits

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits:

• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits