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

Join an experienced rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Anchorage, Alaska. This on-site occupational therapy travel assignment supports adult and geriatric patients across acute care and skilled nursing settings, allowing you to make a meaningful impact through functional evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and patient education. Anchorage offers an exciting combination of urban amenities, Alaska Native culture, and easy access to breathtaking mountain, coastal, and outdoor recreation experiences.

Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital and skilled nursing
• Schedule: Day shifts; 4×10-hour shifts preferred, with 5×8-hour scheduling also available based on department needs
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days, typically 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekend days per month
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting: Epic experience preferred

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience required
• Recent experience as an acute care occupational therapist and in skilled nursing settings
• Active Alaska Occupational Therapist license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current NBCOT certification
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, and medically complex conditions
• Strong documentation, communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of work experience within the past three years
• Willingness to work the assigned weekend schedule and support coverage needs within the occupational therapy scope of practice

Travel Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Complete occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatment focused on functional mobility, activities of daily living, safety, and independence
• Deliver rehabilitation interventions for patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurologic conditions, amputations, and other complex diagnoses
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, wheelchair positioning, splints, and other therapeutic supports
• Provide patient and family education regarding home safety, injury prevention, equipment use, and continuing care
• Participate in discharge planning and pre-discharge assessments
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, physicians, case management, patients, and families to coordinate care
• Document assessments, interventions, progress, and recommendations accurately in Epic
• Promote safe patient handling, transfers, fall prevention, and functional recovery throughout the care episode

Apply now to join our rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Anchorage, Alaska.

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.