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

Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist, Acute Care – Walla Walla, WA 99362

Start Date: July 20, 2026

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour (07:00 - 15:00), 13-week assignment. Weekend rotation of 1 weekend every 4 weeks. Expected patient volume of 8-9 patients per day. No on-call required.

Highlights:

• Work in a 104-bed short-term acute care facility with Level III Trauma Center designation
• Float between acute care, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehabilitation units for varied clinical experience
• Treat diverse patient diagnoses including multi-trauma, TBI, SCI, CVA, orthopedic, and neurological conditions
• Collaborate with a close-knit, supportive therapy team in a regional hospital setting
• Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
• Reduced non-billable orientation period

Requirements:

• Active Washington state Occupational Therapy license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required (hardstop requirement)
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Must be self-driven, independent, and demonstrate strong time management skills
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required

Why Join Us?

This travel assignment offers the opportunity to work as part of a friendly, collaborative team in a rural hospital setting where you'll gain exposure to diverse patient diagnoses and treatment settings. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working between multiple units while maintaining excellent work-life balance with minimal weekend requirements. Competitive compensation is provided for qualified candidates, with consideration for local applicants within a 50-mile radius.