Occupational Therapy

Position Summary: Provides full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care. May include some work at our local Long Term Care facility. Treats all patient age ranges and diagnoses within the State of Alaska s occupational therapy scope of practice. Includes home visits, village travel, and frequent collaboration with medical providers and requires strong didactic skills due to Alaska s Direct Access privilege for occupational therapy. Incorporates evidenced-based medicine into patient plans of care. Exemplifies professional conduct, patient care ethics and respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Modifies patient care plans appropriately, using age-specific and patient-specific considerations. Supports the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation s mission statement Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

Position Qualifications: Minimum Education: Bachelor s degree from an accredited program in

Occupational TherapyMinimum Experience: No minimum clinical experience required but is preferred.Licensing/Certification: Must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as an OT or have a good-standing license of Occupational Therapy in another state and awaiting licensure in Alaska. Must also hold a current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Current BLS.Equipment/Tools:?Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)Hospital based: Standard Occupational Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, ADL training room (includes bathroom and kitchen).Village-based: Usually a treatment table is provided. Therapist brings out what is needed for patient care (theraband, exercise programs, etc.).Specialized

Nurse Administrator: - Hepatitis A - Hepatitis B - Varicella - Measles - Mumps - Rubella - T-Dap Polio Or, Titers and/or the historical shot records for the candidate (Ex. Hep B is done usually from ages 1-4) If the candidate is not able to provide the shots listed above, they will not be accepted for the position. In addition they must have: Copy of Photo ID, copy of SSN card, Professional license and/or Certification, copy of education or transcripts where required, Background Check Results (national and Criminal, 10 panel Drug Screen within the last 90 days *Competency (Testing) Checklist OIG Report for ALL alias names SAM Report ALL Alias names National Sex Offender registry search for ALL alias names *OHSA Report OFAC Report Fit Test or Physical Emergency Contact Information 3 References.

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