Travel Contract

Travel Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$3,080/week

Overview

  • Start Date04/20/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health | Travel Assignment | Walla Walla, WA

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health travel assignment in Walla Walla, WA. 13-week Travel OT position starting March 23, 2026; active Washington OT license required. Join our interdisciplinary home health team delivering skilled occupational therapy across Walla Walla County and surrounding areas.

Compensation

  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,490 - $2,670 per week (based on experience and qualifications)

Job Details

  • Location: Walla Walla, WA (99362) and surrounding counties — lower Columbia County, Umatilla County (up to 60 miles)
  • Position: Home Health Occupational Therapist / Travel OT (13-week assignment)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: March 23, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour day shifts)
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Setting: Home Health — skilled nursing and rehabilitation in patient homes

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in Washington (WA) required; ability to obtain Oregon (OR) license (may start with WA while obtaining OR)
  • Minimum 1 year of Home Health OT experience within the past 3 years (Home Health Occupational Therapist preferred)
  • Familiarity with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within assigned territory
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient-centered rehabilitation skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services to patients in their homes across Walla Walla County, lower Columbia County, and into Umatilla County
  • Perform evaluations, develop individualized care plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote independence and functional outcomes
  • Document patient care, progress, and outcomes in HCHB EMR (or facility-specific EMR) following Home Health regulations
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe transfers, adaptive equipment, home modification recommendations, and energy conservation techniques
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary home health team, participate in team meetings, and communicate effectively with managers and case coordinators

Why Join Our Team

  • Work in a supportive interdisciplinary home health environment focused on patient-centered care and rehabilitation
  • Opportunity to explore Walla Walla’s outdoor recreation, award-winning wineries, and small-town community while on assignment
  • Great travel OT opportunity for occupational therapists seeking short-term Home Health assignments in Washington and nearby Oregon

Discover the unique blend of culture, outdoor recreation, and community spirit that makes Walla Walla a wonderful place to live and work. Apply now to make a meaningful impact as a Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT) — travel assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #466093. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Walla Walla, WA

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Walla Walla, WA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 55°F.
  • Average winter highs of 40°F and lows of 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the town's size.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the town is not heavily congested.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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