Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,339/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (1 year)
Description
Quick Look
ARMStaffing is looking for an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation (Day Shift) in Walla Walla, Washington.
Location
Walla Walla, WA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
The schedule for this position includes day shifts, working five 8-hour shifts each week, with a requirement to rotate one weekend a month. No on-call duties are required.
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work in a Short-Term Acute Care setting, providing treatment to adult and geriatric patients with various diagnoses, including multi-trauma, spinal cord injuries (SCI), strokes (CVA), surgical and orthopedic conditions, and chronic disorders. The OT will be required to evaluate and treat patients across multiple units, including Acute, Medical, ICU, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and create individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional abilities.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal care.
- Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary using the Epic charting system.
- Demonstrate flexibility to float between various units as needed.
Required Experience
All candidates must have at least one year of acute care experience, and additional inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
Candidates must possess a valid Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
Employer
ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
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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