Job Description
GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Valdez, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatrics & Rehab | Valdez, AK (13-week)\n
\n Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Valdez, AK | 13-week travel OT job (May 18–Aug 17, 2026). Outpatient pediatric-focused rehab with inpatient/LTC exposure. Facility housing & shared vehicle provided.\n
\n\nJob Details\n
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- Location: Valdez, Alaska (99686) – Valdez OT job in a scenic coastal community, ideal for Alaska travel OT and outdoor enthusiasts.\n
- Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Occupational Therapist / Travel OT)\n
- Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)\n
- Setting: Primarily outpatient pediatric population; also serves hospital (inpatient & swing bed), long-term care (LTC/SNF), and outpatient rehab\n
- Shift: Day shifts, 5x8-hour days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)\n
- Hours: 40 hours/week (Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks)\n
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060 – $2,210\n
- Housing & Vehicle: Facility-provided housing (typically 1-bedroom apartment) and shared-use vehicle included\n
- Patient Population: Pediatrics-focused outpatient with opportunities in acute care, swing bed, and LTC patients\n
\n\nJob Requirements\n
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- Minimum 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience; prior travel OT experience required\n
- Active OT license in Alaska required (pending Alaska license accepted)\n
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required\n
- Experience across outpatient, acute care, LTC/SNF, and pediatrics preferred\n
- Prior pediatric and inpatient OT experience strongly preferred\n
- Proficiency with standardized assessments, developmental testing/treatment, and functional activities\n
- Epic charting experience preferred (electronic medical record experience helpful)\n
- Availability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)\n
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)\n
- References: Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years\n
\n\nResponsibilities\n
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- Provide high-quality occupational therapy services to a largely outpatient pediatric population and to inpatient, swing bed, and LTC patients as needed\n
- Conduct evaluations, complete standardized assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans\n
- Implement treatment interventions focused on developmental, sensory, functional, and ADL goals\n
- Transition seamlessly between outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings\n
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, SLP, nurses, physicians, case managers) to optimize patient outcomes\n
- Document patient progress and maintain accurate records using Epic or other EMR systems (Epic preferred)\n
- Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home programs, adaptive equipment, safety, and injury prevention\n
- Participate in department meetings and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture\n
\n\nWhy Join This Travel OT Role in Valdez, Alaska?\n
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- Opportunity to build pediatric and generalist OT skills across outpatient, inpatient, and LTC settings\n
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel OT jobs in Alaska\n
- Facility-provided housing and shared vehicle reduce travel assignment logistics\n
- Experience the unique lifestyle and outdoor recreation of Valdez while making a meaningful impact\n
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Ready to apply? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Valdez, AK. For immediate consideration, submit your resume, current OT license (or proof of application for Alaska licensure), BLS certificate, and supervisory references. Join our team and take the next step in your travel OT career!
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Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates seeking Alaska travel OT jobs and licensed Occupational Therapists nationwide.
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #472989. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab | OT
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