Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
Catalytic Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104
• Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40
• Patient Ratio: 1:10
• Floating: Yes, may float between units
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, rotating on a 6-week basis
• Block Schedules: No
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed on all units

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, etc.) as required by clinical track or facility

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9)
• Background Check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education Verification (degree/diploma/transcript as applicable)
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection control policies
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024
• Fit Mask Testing required annually for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024 (except Medical Lab Technicians)

Additional Requirements

• Float Policy Acknowledgement: May be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training Modules via LMS (Workramp) required
• Epic training modules completion required within a week of orientation
• WA State Patrol Search and other state-specific background checks as required by law and facility policy

Notes

• No 48-hour workweek approval
• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation: 0 hours instead of standard 40 hours
• Non-clinical or remote candidates have different or fewer requirements (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with acute care experience who hold a valid Washington license and are comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment with floating responsibilities and weekend rotations.