Overview

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Home Health Care team in Alaska's "Golden Heart City"! While this position is primarily in the Home Health setting, the opportunity to assist in other rehab settings is available.

Fairbanks, Alaska is located in the interior of the state where you can find adventure, culture, solitude or scenery. Occupational Therapists assist with the development and restoration of function and the maintenance of maximum rehabilitation potential. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, or equivalent. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license within the State of Alaska. BLS certification required.

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served in a Home Health Care setting.

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*Relocation, Commitment Bonus & Transitional Housing Assistance Available!

Wage is based on experience and starts at $41.44/hr.

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Full-Time

40 hours per week

8 Hour Day Shifts

Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board. Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an Occupational Therapist in the specialty area.

Current license from state of practice. BLS certification required.

Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions. Foundation Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting and experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an Occupational Therapist in the specialty area.

Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.