Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule, 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, includes weekends

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' daily living skills and functional independence
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient progress accurately in EPIC electronic medical records
• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and equipment
• Participate in weekend rotation to ensure continuous care coverage

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience
• Alaska state fingerprint and state background clearance (or provisional status)
• EPIC EMR experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Acute care rehabilitation knowledge
• Experience with functional mobility assessments
• Proficient in EPIC or similar EMR systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and quick thinking in changing patient conditions
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and therapeutic modalities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement to help you get there
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, Alaska

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Anchorage, from the Chugach Mountains to the coastal trails. Enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. In winter, witness the magical Northern Lights. Visit the Anchorage Museum, take a day trip to Portage Glacier, or experience the local food and culture. Your weekends off give you the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of Alaska!

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