TDY Occupational Therapis

Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital•Bethel, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care, potentially including work at a local Long Term Care facility. This role involves treating patients across all age ranges and various diagnoses within the State of Alaska's occupational therapy scope of practice. Home visits, village travel, and frequent collaboration with medical providers are required. Strong didactic skills are essential due to Alaska's Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapist incorporates evidence-based medicine into patient care plans while exemplifying professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity. Considerations for age-specific and patient-specific needs are vital when modifying patient care plans.

Requirements

Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as an Occupational Therapist or hold a current license in another state and be awaiting licensure in Alaska.
Must hold current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Must hold current BLS certification.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret occupational therapy periodicals and medical literature.
Proficient in composing patient care documentation and medical correspondence.
Effective communication with medical staff, peers, and administrative personnel.
Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those who may have language barriers.
All credentials must be received and cleared before travel can be authorized.
Physical Address
Email Address
Phone Number
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Immunization records (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, T-Dap, Polio, or titers/historical shot records)
Copy of photo ID
Copy of Social Security card
Professional license and/or certification
Copy of education or transcripts
Background check results
Recent drug screening
Competency checklist
OIG report for all alias names
SAM report for all alias names
National Sex Offender Registry search for all alias names
OSHA report
OFAC report
Fit test or physical assessment
Emergency contact information
Three professional references

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care.
Treats patients across all age ranges and various diagnoses.
Conducts home visits and travels to villages.
Collaborates frequently with medical providers.
Incorporates evidence-based medicine into patient care plans.
Exemplifies professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity.
Modifies patient care plans considering age-specific and patient-specific needs.
Performs periodic self-assessment of professional skills and competencies.