Job Description
Position Title: Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift Information:
- Monday to Friday, 10-hour shifts
- On-call requirement as needed
- Holiday requirement as needed
Start Date: ASAP (onboarding process takes approximately 5-8 weeks)
Compensation:
- Salary Range: $40.88 - $64.13 per hour, based on years of experience
- Sign-On Bonus: Two-year completion bonus incentive
Benefits:
- 401K
- Medical insurance
- Relocation assistance and temporary housing available
Covid Vaccine Requirement: COVID vaccination or a medical/religious exemption is required
Job Responsibilities:
As an Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine if intervention is needed. Establishing a comprehensive plan of care and treatment goals within the department's established time frame.
- Identifying and prioritizing key limiting factors affecting the patient. Setting treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient-related, and reflect these key limiting factors.
- Collaborating with patients and their families/caregivers when setting goals and initiating discharge planning. Recommending additions to or modifications of referring orders as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist, with experience in stroke, upper extremity, and post-surgical care.
- Licensure: Must hold an Alaska state license prior to starting.
- Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) and Hand Therapy Certification.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on quality patient care. With competitive pay, a completion bonus, and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for a dedicated Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist looking to advance their career.
Job Tags
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