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

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care in Walla Walla, WA. 13-week travel therapy contract at a Level III Trauma Center; WA OT license required. Join a dynamic rehab team and advance your acute care occupational therapy career in a supportive hospital setting.

Work in beautiful Walla Walla, Washington, known for its vibrant downtown, scenic vineyards, and welcoming community. This travel OT job provides hands-on acute care experience across medical, ICU, and inpatient rehab units at a Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 – $1,980 (competitive travel OT pay)
• Location: Walla Walla, WA (Zip: 99362) — Washington occupational therapy jobs
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center (acute care occupational therapist)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (5/18/2026 – 8/17/2026)
• Shift: Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (07:00 – 15:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Rotation: Every 4 weeks with compensatory days off
• Parking: Free onsite parking
• Charting / EMR: Epic EMR (experience with Epic preferred)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience as an Occupational Therapist (acute care OT experience required)
• Valid Washington (WA) Occupational Therapy license in hand
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Ability to float between Acute, Medical, ICU, and Inpatient Rehab units (ICU and inpatient rehab experience a plus)
• References: Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last three years
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital setting
• Team-oriented, friendly, and outgoing personality to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients across diagnoses including multi-trauma, SCI, CVA, surgical, orthopedic, Parkinson's, MS, and other neurologic and medical conditions
• Provide occupational therapy services in all hospital areas: Acute, Medical, ICU, and Inpatient Rehab Facility
• Perform thorough assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver functional activities focused on ADLs, mobility, and discharge readiness
• Utilize specialized skills such as edema management, functional splinting, kinesiotaping, orthoplast fabrication, and static splints
• Maintain productivity and clinical documentation standards using Epic EMR and other hospital systems
• Adapt interventions based on patient acuity and collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, and case management to optimize outcomes
• Participate in weekend rotation and float as needed to support patient care and unit needs

Why Apply

• Gain diverse acute care and trauma experience at a Level III Trauma Center — strong addition to your travel OT resume
• Competitive weekly pay for travel occupational therapists
• Supportive rehab team and exposure to varied adult/geriatric caseloads

Apply now: Join our healthcare team today. Submit your resume, WA OT license, and references to be considered for this travel occupational therapy job in Walla Walla, WA.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.