ICONMA is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bethel, Alaska.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description:
Position summary:
Provides full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care.
Treats all patient age ranges and diagnoses within the State of Alaska’s occupational therapy scope of practice.
Includes home visits, village travel, and frequent collaboration with medical providers and requires strong didactic skills due to Alaska’s Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy. Incorporates evidenced-based medicine into patient plans of care.
Exemplifies professional conduct, patient care ethics and respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care.
Modifies patient care plans appropriately, using age-specific and patient-specific considerations.
Supports the Client mission statement…”Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.”

Position qualifications:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy

Minimum experience:
No minimum clinical experience required but is preferred.

Licensing/certification:
Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as an OT or have a good-standing license of Occupational Therapy in another state and awaiting licensure in Alaska.
Must also hold a current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Current BLS.

Equipment/tools:
Hospital based:
Standard Occupational Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, ADL training room (includes bathroom and kitchen).

Village-based:
Usually a treatment table is provided.
Therapist brings out what is needed for patient care (theraband, exercise programs, etc.).

Specialized knowledge and skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy periodicals and medical literature.
Ability to compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, peers and administrative personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively with members of a different culture who may or may not speak English.

Supervisory responsibilities:
Periodic self-assessment

ICONMA Job ID #25-83738. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.