Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday OR Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Day shift), 4x10 schedule (40 hours/week). Approximately 2 weekend days per month required if not part of your regular schedule.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Evaluate adult inpatient rehab patients using standardized tools such as the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to establish baseline function and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including splinting and adaptive equipment recommendations, to maximize patient independence
• Deliver hands-on skilled therapy (e.g., biofeedback, electrical stimulation, TENS, ultrasound) within scope of practice
• Provide clear, compassionate patient and family education to support safe discharge and continued recovery
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, case management) to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Document assessments, plans of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately in Epic
• Perform cognitive and perceptual assessments and tailor interventions for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputee, and orthopedic populations
• Participate in reassessments, plan adjustments, and functional capacity evaluations to track patient progress

Qualifications

• Current Alaska occupational therapy license preferred (pending licenses accepted, strong preference for AK license in hand)
• NBCOT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; Acute Rehab facility experience required per UD; IRF experience preferred
• Comfortable with Epic charting and standard inpatient documentation (evaluation, plan of care, reassessments, discharge)
• Willingness to work the posted 4x10 day schedule and approximately 2 weekend days per month
• Must meet travel assignment eligibility: permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Knowledge & Skills

• Inpatient and adult rehabilitation best practices
• Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scoring and interpretation
• Adaptive equipment assessment and recommendations
• Splinting techniques including dynamic, functional and static splints
• Cognitive and perceptual assessment strategies
• Lifting and transfer training and safety/injury prevention
• Therapeutic modalities: biofeedback, electrical stimulation, TENS, ultrasound
• Lymphedema management and myofascial release basics
• Prosthetics/orthotics familiarity and amputee care
• Stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedics and hand injury rehabilitation
• Strong patient/family education and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Accurate assessment, documentation, and plan-of-care development in Epic

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional requirements
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support for contract clinicians
• A collaborative, supportive rehab team that values your expertise and growth
• Orientation and Epic charting support so you can hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover’s dream: explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, take day trips into the Chugach Mountains for hiking and wildlife viewing, visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Anchorage Museum for culture and history, and enjoy world-class fishing and sea kayaking in nearby waters. In the right season, chase the northern lights or take scenic drives to see glaciers and vast tundra—perfect weekend adventures between shifts.

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