Occupational Therapist Inpatient
Walla Walla, WA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) The organization is seeking an Occupational Therapist specialized in inpatient care to join the acute care team at a short-term acute care facility. The role involves evaluating and treating patients across various hospital units, including Acute, Medical, ICU, and Inpatient Rehabilitation, with the flexibility to work across multiple units as needed.

Job Details

• Position Description: Relaxed orientation period (reduced non-billable orientation). The position will float between units such as Acute, Medical, ICU, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. The role requires acute care experience, with additional consideration given to those with Inpatient Rehabilitation experience. The position is scheduled for days, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Washington State license, at least 1 year of experience in acute care, and experience with adult rehabilitation facilities. Certifications include applicable licenses for Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with chronic and acute disorders, functional activities, and familiarity with electronic charting using the Epic system.
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. The role includes working three of five designated holidays, with all scheduling requests to be made upfront.
• Additional Information: Candidates should be independent, hardworking, and capable of time management for evaluating and treating diverse diagnoses such as multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, CVA, orthopedic conditions, Parkinsons disease, and multiple sclerosis. Candidates must be flexible to work across various hospital units and demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits