Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,164/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: Southeastern Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM), rotating weekend coverage on a 6-week basis. Expected patient ratio 1:10. Float rotation between acute care, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehab units.
Highlights:
- 104-bed short-term acute care hospital with Level III Trauma Center designation
- Work with diverse patient populations including multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgical, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
- Collaborative team environment in a regional medical center serving a variety of diagnoses
- Epic charting system with 40 hours of paid orientation
- Free parking and flexible scrub attire policy
- 13-week assignment through September 7, 2026
Requirements:
- Active Washington state Occupational Therapy license required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required (hard stop requirement)
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
- Experience with functional and static splinting, orthoplast, kinesiotaping, and edema massage preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Ability to float between multiple units and work independently with strong time management skills
- Must be flexible, team-oriented, and able to adjust caseload to meet productivity standards
- 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive team environment at a regional medical center serving diverse patient needs. You'll gain valuable experience across multiple care settings including acute care, medical, ICU, and an 8-bed inpatient rehab facility, while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive support throughout your 13-week contract. Join a fun, friendly team that values independence, teamwork, and quality patient care.
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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