Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Occupational Therapist (ANMC) - DOE
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Medical Insurance
provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers. Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance Retirement Contributions
with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:
After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer. Paid Time Off
starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service. Eleven Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave
or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance
are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members. Flexible Spending Accounts
for Healthcare and Dependent Care. Ancillary Cash Benefits
for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness. On-Site Child Care Facility
with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool. Employee Assistance Program
with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice. Tuition Discounts
for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University. On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities. License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff. Gym Access
to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals. Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary: Under general direction assesses, treats and evaluates patients who require occupational therapy services in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patient/family. Increases a patient's quality of life through participation in ADL and IADL through therapeutic activities, exercise, ADL training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, cognitive training, orthotic fabrication, sensory integration and additional customized treatment programs.
Responsibilities:
Provides evaluation, assessment, and treatment of occupational therapy patients in an accurate and timely manner. Documents evaluation outcomes, findings and treatments. Maintains statistical information of referrals and treatments.
Orders, evaluates and provides durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient. Contributes to patient discharge planning with multidisciplinary team. Participates in care conferences, rounds and various committees. Educates staff on occupational therapy issues. Represents the organization at community and professional events.
Supervises, trains and delegates activities of support staff, interns and volunteers. Develops staff skills and training plans. Provides patient, family and community education. Acts as clinical instructor for student occupational therapists; provides educational opportunities for volunteers to observe; and promotes the field of occupational therapy.
Collaborates with other hospital departments and outside community resources to increase patient success in day-to-day functioning.
Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of occupational therapy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS • Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of occupational therapy. • Knowledge of direct patient care for occupational therapy patients. • Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities. • Skill in assessing, treating and evaluating occupational therapy patients. • Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments. • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. • Skill in critical thinking in the performance of occupational therapy. • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - None.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION • Must possess a current State of Alaska Occupational Therapy License OR a current Occupational Therapy License in another state and must obtain an Alaska Occupational Therapy License within 6 months of hire. • Must possess current Basic Life Support certification.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska's second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation's largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Medical Insurance
provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers. Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance Retirement Contributions
with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:
After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer. Paid Time Off
starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service. Eleven Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave
or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance
are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members. Flexible Spending Accounts
for Healthcare and Dependent Care. Ancillary Cash Benefits
for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness. On-Site Child Care Facility
with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool. Employee Assistance Program
with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice. Tuition Discounts
for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University. On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities. License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff. Gym Access
to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals. Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary: Under general direction assesses, treats and evaluates patients who require occupational therapy services in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patient/family. Increases a patient's quality of life through participation in ADL and IADL through therapeutic activities, exercise, ADL training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, cognitive training, orthotic fabrication, sensory integration and additional customized treatment programs.
Responsibilities:
Provides evaluation, assessment, and treatment of occupational therapy patients in an accurate and timely manner. Documents evaluation outcomes, findings and treatments. Maintains statistical information of referrals and treatments.
Orders, evaluates and provides durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient. Contributes to patient discharge planning with multidisciplinary team. Participates in care conferences, rounds and various committees. Educates staff on occupational therapy issues. Represents the organization at community and professional events.
Supervises, trains and delegates activities of support staff, interns and volunteers. Develops staff skills and training plans. Provides patient, family and community education. Acts as clinical instructor for student occupational therapists; provides educational opportunities for volunteers to observe; and promotes the field of occupational therapy.
Collaborates with other hospital departments and outside community resources to increase patient success in day-to-day functioning.
Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of occupational therapy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS • Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of occupational therapy. • Knowledge of direct patient care for occupational therapy patients. • Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities. • Skill in assessing, treating and evaluating occupational therapy patients. • Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments. • Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands. • Skill in critical thinking in the performance of occupational therapy. • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - None.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION • Must possess a current State of Alaska Occupational Therapy License OR a current Occupational Therapy License in another state and must obtain an Alaska Occupational Therapy License within 6 months of hire. • Must possess current Basic Life Support certification.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.