Job Title: OT
Location: Bethel, Alaska
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $62 – $67/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a OT for a temporary assignment in Bethel, Alaska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a OT:
• Provide full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care
• May include some 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 required
• Collaborate frequently with medical providers
• Utilize strong didactic skills in accordance with Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into patient plans of care
• Exemplify professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care
• Modify patient care plans appropriately using age-specific and patient-specific considerations
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, and administrative personnel
• Communicate effectively with members of different cultural backgrounds who may or may not speak English
• Read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy periodicals and medical literature
• Compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence
• Utilize standard occupational therapy equipment including hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, and ADL training room equipment
• Transport necessary patient care supplies during village-based treatments
• Maintain current licensure in good standing as an Occupational Therapist
• Maintain current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Conduct periodic self-assessments as part of supervisory responsibilities
• Provide proof of completed COVID vaccinations
Benefits for a OT:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
