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Occupational Therapist *Per Diem* - St Elias Specialty Hospital

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.81-$72.66/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

Position is per diem 0.01 FTE, day shift, hours as needed. Located onsite at
Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, AK!
Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with
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Assesses, plans implements, and evaluates occupational therapy services within
the guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
 Provides services to inpatients, outpatients, swing bed patients, and long term
care residents.  Collaborates with other team members to plan and provide
important aspects of care, in compliance with medical center standards and
guidelines established by the American Occupational Therapists Association in
conjunction with regulatory requirements of both federal and state agencies.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team
at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused,
whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your
voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people,
we must empower them

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or
* Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or
* Ph. D. in Occupational Therapy
* Upon hire: Alaska Occupational Therapist License or
* Upon hire: Alaska Occupational Therapist Limited Permit License or
* Upon hire: Alaska Occupational Therapist Temporary License
* Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

* 2 years experience in subspecialty

Why Join Providence? 

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Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals,
over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing
best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the
poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this
position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other
applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional
compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus
opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental,
vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental
leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being
resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits
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Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of
Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This
pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed
the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer
and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage,
Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit
network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and
treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach
programs, and hospice and home care.

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that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free
from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race,
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each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapy services for inpatients, outpatients, and long-term care residents. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care complies with medical center standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an Alaska Occupational Therapist license or permit. Additionally, a BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningInpatient careOutpatient careRehabilitationClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 63% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation and holidays
Well-being resources