About this opportunity
Nisma Therapy Services LLC lists this Occupational Therapist (OT) opportunity in fairbanks, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription: Summary
Nisma Therapy Services is a small, family oriented practice serving pediatric and adult clients in Fairbanks. We’re growing our occupational therapy team and welcome applications from licensed Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Our OTs evaluate and treat clients with needs in fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing, self care, feeding, and daily living. They build individualized care plans, provide evidence based treatment in the clinic and through telehealth, and supervise COTAs, aides, and students.
Duties & Responsibilities
Occupational Therapist
Conduct evaluations and reevaluations, interpret results, and write reports
Develop individualized care plans with measurable short and long term goals, renewing them before they expire
Provide direct treatment to clients and caregivers, adjusting goals and strategies based on progress
Deliver services in person or through telehealth, choosing the clinically appropriate model for each client
Complete daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries within clinic deadlines
Educate clients and families with home programs, equipment recommendations, and strategies
Supervise COTAs per Alaska requirements, including supervision contact and documentation, and supervise aides and students during treatment
Give clinical input on OT waitlist triage and scheduling
Communicate with referring providers, schools, and payers, and support authorization requests with documentation
Fabricate splints and adaptive equipment and consult on positioning and environmental design as needed
All team members
Collaborate with SLP, PT, and administrative staff on shared clients
Follow clinic policies and procedures
Meet productivity expectations and attend required supervision and team meetings
Benefits & Perks
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Benefits Package
Flexible scheduling and work life balance
Paid time off accrual and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
CEU reimbursement or stipends
Supervision support for COTAs, clinical fellows, and new graduates
Training and professional development support
Telehealth options
Room to grow within the company
A collaborative, family oriented team culture
Alaska’s outdoor and wildlife experiences right outside your door
Requirements: Qualifications & Licensing
Occupational Therapist
Master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE accredited program
NBCOT certification
Alaska OT license, or eligibility to obtain before start
All positions
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with EMR systems, video platforms, and basic office software
Pediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience is a plus
A passion for helping clients reach their daily living goals
Compensation details: 45-65 Hourly Wage
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Worksite address
fairbanks, AK, 99701, US
Who can apply
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