OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Typical Range: $49.50 - $63.50 Hourly DOE

Collaborate with the dynamic South Peninsula Hospital Rehab team and provide high quality occupational therapy services for a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient clients in an efficient, professional manner.  
 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Community-Centric: Paring small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in their staff and deeply cares about their patients.
• Make a difference: Impact the lives of individuals in your community and support a growing Occupational Therapy Program. 
• Excellent Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides industry leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
• Culture & Activities: Live in Homer; the place where others go to recreate and vacation can be your home.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Occupational Therapist assumes professional responsibility for providing evaluation and treatment of clients requiring services as defined by the state of Alaska’s Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• To maintain clinical expertise while practicing in a small department in a rural community.
• Participate in continued growth of Occupational Therapy program development.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• A postgraduate degree in occupational therapy from a university accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Alaska license in occupational therapy.
• Current BLS certification. 
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Physical demands are moderate and may require heavy lifting, periods of prolonged standing, and the ability to assist patients as needed.

ABOUT US:

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22 bed critical access hospital (CAH) with a 28 bed Long Term Care Facility located on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. 

Homer, Alaska, is a seaside town nestled on the shores of beautiful Kachemak Bay, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, mountains and wildlife. Homer is on the road system, and a four-hour drive from Anchorage. If you are looking for community, adventure, culture, scenery, or solitude, you'll find all of that and more here!