Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care | Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) needed for a 13-week inpatient acute care assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. Join an experienced rehabilitation team providing occupational therapy to adult and geriatric patients at a Magnet-designated, Level II trauma hospital. This travel healthcare opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying Alaska’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural scene.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,280
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
• Shift: Day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts; approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend days per month
• Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric inpatients
• Orientation: 40 hours

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in an inpatient acute care setting
• Active Alaska Occupational Therapist license; a compact license must be in hand when applicable
• Current NBCOT certification
• Current BLS certification
• Clinical experience with patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, discharge planning, transfers, lifting, safety, and patient and family education
• Experience supporting patients with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and other complex conditions is valued
• Ability to provide services across the occupational therapy scope of practice and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years
• First-time travel Occupational Therapists are welcome to apply
• Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult and geriatric inpatients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve functional mobility, activities of daily living, strength, coordination, cognition, and independence
• Provide training in transfers, lifting techniques, adaptive strategies, safety, and injury prevention
• Address rehabilitation needs related to stroke, orthopedic procedures, fractures, joint replacements, neurological conditions, amputations, traumatic injuries, and other acute care diagnoses
• Document patient evaluations, progress, interventions, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, home safety, durable medical equipment, adaptive equipment, and continued rehabilitation needs
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services, equipment, and levels of care
• Adapt to changing patient needs while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and compassionate patient care

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska, and join a leading acute care rehabilitation team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.