Therapist Occupational Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Occupational Therapist

Location

• Bethel, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Days / Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy services in accordance with Alaska’s scope of practice.
• Conduct therapy treatments across all patient age groups and diagnoses, including home visits and village travel.
• Collaborate regularly with medical providers to develop and modify patient care plans.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices into individualized treatment plans.
• Ensure cultural sensitivity and professional conduct while delivering patient care.
• Support the organization’s mission to achieve excellent health through multidisciplinary teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Alaska state licensure or licensure pending in Alaska with a good-standing license from another state.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical literature and occupational therapy resources.
• Effective communication skills with diverse populations, including non-English speakers.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior clinical experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with hospital-based equipment such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, and ADL training tools.
• Experience working in rural or village healthcare settings is advantageous.

Why Join Us

• Enjoy the opportunity to serve in a unique, culturally diverse environment with a collaborative team dedicated to community health.
• Experience professional growth through diverse patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additional Information

• Private housing is not provided; shared accommodations are available.
• No pets allowed.
• Airfare will be reimbursed upon arrival; candidates must submit flight itinerary at least one week prior to start.
• All credentials, immunizations, and background checks must be completed and cleared before onboarding.
• Orientation sessions are held weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Candidates should submit the following prior to start: physical address, email, phone number, DOB, SSN, immunization records, professional license/certification, background check results, medication/titer records, ID, and references.