Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362

Start Date: June 29, 2026

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:00), 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation required (1 weekend every 4 weeks). Expected patient load of 8-9 patients per day. No on-call required.

Highlights:

• 13-week assignment at a 104-bed Short Term Acute Care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation
• Reduced non-billable orientation with zero hours versus standard 40-hour orientation
• Work with diverse patient diagnoses including multi-trauma, TBI, SCI, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
• Float between acute care, medical, ICU, and 8-bed inpatient rehab facility units
• Epic charting system utilized throughout facility
• Complimentary parking and flexible scrub color policy

Requirements:

• Valid 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
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Skills required: acute care disorder assessment, chronic disorder management, functional activities, and functional/static splinting techniques
• Must be self-driven, demonstrate strong time management, and work collaboratively with team members
• Ability to independently evaluate and treat patients across all hospital areas including ICU, medical, surgical, and inpatient rehab units
• 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work with a close-knit, collaborative team in a regional hospital setting where you'll gain experience across multiple care environments. With a reduced orientation period and competitive compensation, you'll quickly integrate into a supportive department that values flexibility, teamwork, and quality patient care. Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, and all time-off requests should be submitted at the time of application.