OT Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,246/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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: August 24, 2026
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (07:00 - 15:00), 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation required (1 weekend every 4 weeks). Expected patient volume of 8-9 patients per day.
Highlights:
- 13-week travel assignment at 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 diverse clinical experience
- Work with varied patient diagnoses including multi-trauma, TBI, SCI, CVA, surgical, orthopedic, Parkinson's, and MS patients
- Collaborative, close-knit therapy team in a regional hospital setting
- Epic charting system utilized facility-wide
- No parking fees
Requirements:
- Valid Washington state Occupational Therapy license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
- Experience with functional and static splints, orthoplast, kinesiotaping, and edema massage preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Strong time management skills and ability to work independently
- Flexibility to float between multiple units and work as a collaborative team member
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This travel opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment at a regional medical center serving diverse patient populations. You'll gain valuable experience across multiple care settings while enjoying competitive compensation and the flexibility of travel healthcare. Join a friendly, close-knit therapy department that values collaboration, professionalism, 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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