Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics | Fairbanks, Alaska $45–$65/hour · Full time, part time or contract · Up to $5,000 sign-on bonusA six-year-old who can’t hold a pencil yet. A toddler who melts down every time his socks go on. A kid who wants to lace her own skates before hockey season. That’s most of our OT caseload, and we need another OT to help.About Nisma Nisma Therapy Services is a small therapy practice in Fairbanks. Our founder, Brianna Bates, MS CCC-SLP, started it in 2020 so that therapy wouldn’t feel cold or clinical. Nisma is Arabic for a warm breeze. We see mostly kids, plus some adults, in the clinic and through telehealth. You’d work alongside our SLPs, PTs and client services team on shared clients.What you’d doEvaluate and treat fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, feeding, self care and daily living skillsWrite individualized care plans with measurable goals, and renew them before they expireCoach parents with home programs, equipment recommendations and strategies they can use at homeChoose in-person or telehealth sessions based on what each client needsSupervise COTAs to Alaska requirements, and supervise aides and students during treatmentGive clinical input on OT waitlist triage and schedulingWork with referring providers, schools and payers, including documentation for authorizationsFabricate splints and adaptive equipment, and consult on positioning and environment as neededWhat we offer$45–$65/hour depending on experience, plus up to $5,000 sign-on bonusThe option to take summers off. Fairbanks summers have close to 24 hours of daylight for fishing, hiking or travelA flexible schedule, with weekend hours available if they suit youPaid time off and paid holidays401(k) with company matchCEU reimbursement or stipendsCompany-paid accident insurance, with additional AFLAC optionsSupervision and mentoring for new graduates and COTAsTeam meals, regular parties and a stocked kitchenWhat you needMaster’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited programNBCOT certificationAn Alaska OT license, or eligibility to get one before you startCurrent CPR/First Aid, or willingness to get it after hireComfort with EMR systems and video platformsPediatric experience strongly preferred; adult experience is a plusCOTAs, we’re hiring you too. Apply here and tell us that’s your role.