Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Rehab - $2,489 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation unit in Anchorage, Alaska.

About the Role

This is a 13-week travel assignment with a start date of August 3, 2026. The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week on a 10-hour day shift. There are 2 openings available.

• Rehabilitation Services unit within a 175-bed inpatient acute care hospital
• Interdisciplinary therapy team of 60 providers including PTs, OTs, SLPs, PTAs, and COTAs
• Schedule includes 4x10-hour days or an 8/5 rotating schedule, including weekends
• Shift options: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM or 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
• Weekend rotation required, approximately 2–3 weekends per month (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Daily patient ratio of 8–10 patients
• EMR system: Epic
• No on-call requirements
• Scrub color: olive/light green
• No local candidates accepted (50-mile radius rule applies)

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary therapy team

Requirements

• 2+ years of clinical experience required
• Acute care experience required
• OT certification required
• State license required if applicable
• Alaska state fingerprint and background check must be cleared or in provisional status prior to starting
• Independent personality fit preferred

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.