AK - TDY Occupational Therapist

Position Summary :

Provides full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care. May include some work at our local Long Term Care facility.

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 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation's 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 :

Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)

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

For Travelers : Private Housing is not provided. All housing units are shared units. - Initial Airfare to YKHC will be "reimbursed" upon candidate's arrival (This is only based on the average cost of a plane ticket, if the candidate brings additional items, they will be responsible for the cost) - Cab vouchers may be provided based on the employee's proximity and distance to the hospital (this is done at the discretion of the Hiring Manager).

There is "no" Holiday Rate Pay provided for this position.

The following information is needed in order for the candidate to be on-boarded for the position : - - Physical Address - E-mail Address - Phone Number - Date of Birth - Social Security Number (SSI#) Immunization requirements from our Nurse Administrator : - - Hepatitis A - Hepatitis B - Varicella - Measles - Mumps - Rubella - T-Dap - PolioOr, Titers and / or the historical shot records for the candidate (Ex.

Hep B is done usually from ages 1-4) If the candidate is not able to provide the shots listed above, they will not be accepted for the position Additionally, airfare is paid initially by the candidate and / or the agency and will be reimbursed upon the candidate's arrival here in Bethel, AK.

Please let us know when this is done. We have New Hire Orientation classes on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Note : We are required to receive the flight itinerary information for the candidate at least (1) week in advance to ensure that we can provide Scheduling, NEO Class attendance, Housing, etc.