Location: Bethel, AK

Start Date: 11-18-2025

End Date: 02-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (exact days and start/end times to be confirmed; daytime hours)

Hours per Week: 32

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Provide full-time occupational therapy services across outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• Conduct home visits and village travel to assess needs and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve outcomes
• Use evidence-based practice to develop, modify, and document patient plans of care
• Deliver ADL training and therapeutic exercise programs tailored to age- and patient-specific considerations
• Utilize available modalities and equipment (e.g., therapeutic exercise tools, ultrasound, electrical stimulation) as appropriate
• Compose clear, timely patient documentation and medical correspondence that meets clinical standards
• Demonstrate cultural competence and professional conduct while serving diverse populations in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (required)
• Current NBCOT certification (required)
• Alaska OT license in good standing, or a good-standing OT license from another state with Alaska licensure pending
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Immunizations or titers as required (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Polio) or acceptable historical records
• Background checks, national criminal checks, 10-panel drug screen within 90 days, and required credential documentation for onboarding
• Comfort and willingness to perform village travel and home visits; ability to work in varied facility environments (hospital, long-term care, village settings)
• No minimum clinical experience required (experience preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient documentation and strong clinical charting skills
• Evidence-based practice and treatment planning
• Excellent communication across interdisciplinary teams and with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Cultural competence, especially working with Yup'ik and other local communities
• ADL training, therapeutic exercise, and outpatient/inpatient therapy techniques
• Familiarity with modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation (where applicable)
• Resourcefulness in village-based settings—bringing portable tools like theraband and adaptable treatment plans
• Ability to read and apply occupational therapy literature and periodicals to clinical practice

Benefits

• Shared housing in agency-arranged shared units (note: private housing not provided; no pets allowed)
• Airfare reimbursed upon arrival (candidate initially purchases ticket; reimbursement provided after arrival)
• Dedicated New Employee Orientation (held Tuesdays and Wednesdays to help you hit the ground running)
• Work across outpatient, inpatient and long-term care settings—varied caseloads for great clinical growth
• Frequent collaboration with a supportive medical team that values cultural respect and community-focused care
• Meaningful travel experience with village visits and home care opportunities to expand your scope
• A practice environment that emphasizes evidence-based care and professional development
• Clear onboarding guidance and coordination (flight itinerary scheduling support for orientation)

Travel Perks: Explore Bethel, AK

Bethel sits in the heart of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta—expect authentic cultural experiences, river-based recreation, excellent birdwatching and fishing opportunities, and immersion in Yup'ik culture and community events. You’ll have chances for scenic river trips, tundra walks, seasonal aurora viewing in winter, and visits to nearby villages for unique local arts, food, and traditions. Note that Bethel is remote—plan for adventure and a close-knit community vibe.

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