Occupational Therapist *$15,000 Sign on Bonus; Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible*

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

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.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy

Minimum 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.

Benefits Include

  • Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center
  • Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

44

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org

Key Responsibilities

Provides full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy care across various patient age ranges and diagnoses. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, village travel, and collaborating with medical providers to implement evidence-based care plans.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and current licensure in Alaska or eligibility for licensure. Candidates must also hold current NBCOT certification and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Outpatient careInpatient carePatient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationCultural diversity awarenessProfessional ethics

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$118k)368 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Alaska15 active9,162 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onUS Occupational Therapist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,007 in the last 30 days1,825 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
11
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
13%
Sign-on bonus
10% this job
Relocation assistance
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Providence · Issaquah, Washington

$48.79-$75.74/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
#4

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

$46.81-$72.66/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,120 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yukon-Kuskokwim Health

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
Eleven paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center

Living in Bethel

Median resident rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.