Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,350/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient Occupational Therapist position supporting patients across acute care, medical, intensive care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. The role requires an independent, collaborative professional capable of evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients with varied diagnoses while managing productivity expectations and changing patient needs.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Valid Washington state license in hand; at least 1 year of experience; acute care experience; ability to evaluate and treat patients across acute care, medical, intensive care, and inpatient rehabilitation settings; experience with acute disorder assessment, chronic disorder assessment, and functional activities.
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week; rotating weekend coverage approximately every 34 weeks; no on-call requirement.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident, surgical and orthopedic conditions, Parkinsons disease, and multiple sclerosis. Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration, independent time management, treatment follow-up, and flexibility to support same-day surgery and emergency department patients as needed. Experience with adult rehabilitation, edema massage, functional splints, kinesiotaping, orthoplast, and static splints is applicable. A collaborative, team-oriented approach is expected.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
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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