Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,444/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (2 years)
- Rehabilitation Therapist or Occupational Therapist (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Position requires acute care experience (hard stop requirement).
- Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR) experience is highly preferred.
- The role involves floating between units.
- Weekend shifts required on a rotating 6-week basis.
- Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
- Patient ratio approximately 1:10.
- Charting system used: Epic.
- Facility type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center with 104 staffed beds.
- Scrub color: Any color allowed.
- Parking: No fee.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington.
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
Background and Compliance Requirements
- Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
- State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search within 90 days of start.
- Education verification required.
- E-Verify attestation required.
- Social Security card and government-issued photo ID required.
- Additional state or facility-specific background checks may apply.
Additional Requirements
- Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
- Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
- Passport-style badge photo required prior to start.
- Epic training modules completion required within orientation week.
Work Environment & Other Details
- No on-call required.
- 48-hour workweek approval is not granted.
- Facility uses Epic electronic health record system.
- No parking fees for staff.
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
- Candidates must have a valid Washington State OT license before starting.
- Certifications and competencies should be verified against clinical track requirements.
- Non-clinical or remote candidates are not applicable for this role.
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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