Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs – Acute Care in Anchorage, Alaska

Join an inpatient acute care hospital as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Anchorage, Alaska. This 13-week occupational therapy assignment offers experienced and first-time travel therapists the opportunity to support adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity healthcare environment while expanding clinical expertise. Anchorage combines breathtaking access to the Chugach Mountains and Alaska’s outdoor adventures with a vibrant community and strong cultural experiences.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy (OT) – Acute Care
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,280
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Four shifts per week, 10-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; a 5×8 schedule may also be available
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend days per month
• Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in an acute care or inpatient hospital setting
• Valid Alaska Occupational Therapist license; a compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Experience evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients
• Proficiency with occupational therapy assessments, care planning, functional mobility, lifting and transfers, discharge planning, and patient and family education
• Ability to support patients with conditions including cerebrovascular accident (CVA), dementia, Parkinson’s disease, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and upper- or lower-extremity impairments
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the past 3 years
• Ability to submit all requested time-off and scheduling preferences with the application

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy treatment to improve functional independence, safety, mobility, and activities of daily living
• Perform therapeutic interventions involving upper- and lower-extremity function, orthopedic recovery, neurological rehabilitation, and cognitive support
• Assist with patient transfers, positioning, safety and injury prevention, and discharge readiness
• Provide patient and family education regarding adaptive techniques, home safety, equipment, and ongoing rehabilitation needs
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt to changing patient needs and support coverage within the occupational therapy scope of practice

Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska, and take your acute care therapy career on the road.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.