Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,272/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362
Start Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:00). Weekend rotation on a 6-week basis. Floating required between acute care, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehabilitation units.
Highlights:
- Short-term acute care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation and 104 staffed beds
- Diverse caseload including multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgical, orthopedic, Parkinson's, and MS patients
- Work across multiple units including acute care, medical, ICU, and 8-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility
- Epic charting system with comprehensive orientation provided
- Collaborative, close-knit therapy team in a regional hospital setting
- 91-day assignment with opportunity to work in a dynamic, varied environment
Requirements:
- Valid Washington state Occupational Therapist license required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required (hard stop requirement)
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience highly preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Skills in functional and static splints, kinesiotaping, orthoplast, and edema massage preferred
- Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Two professional references covering one year within the last three years
- Must be flexible, independent, and possess strong time management skills
Why Join Us?
This travel occupational therapy position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment at a regional acute care facility. You'll gain diverse clinical experience across multiple care settings while working with a fun, close-knit team. The position provides competitive compensation, a structured 4x10 schedule, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a community hospital setting with comprehensive patient care needs.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Walla Walla, WA
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Walla Walla, WA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F.
- Average winter highs of 40°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the town's size.
- Car friendliness is high, as the town is not heavily congested.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The town has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of White residents.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population in the 25-44 age group.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- The town offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants and wineries.
- It also has a growing arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as trail running and cycling are popular due to the picturesque surroundings.
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