Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,333/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Walla Walla, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts (7:00–15:00) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services within a short-term acute care / Level III Trauma Center setting
- Float between units as needed to support patient care across the facility
- Maintain expected patient ratios of approximately 8–9:1
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered outcomes
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Epic
- Participate in rotating weekend coverage (approximately one weekend per month) with compensatory days provided on both sides
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State Occupational Therapist license — must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience required
- Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a team player
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- All requested time off and scheduling needs must be submitted upfront at the time of submittal
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (locals may be considered at an adjusted rate)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Epic charting system
- Experience working in a Level III Trauma Center or similarly complex acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Work within a dynamic acute care environment at a 104-bed facility with no on-call requirements and no parking fees
- Opportunity to gain broad clinical exposure through unit float coverage in a collaborative, team-oriented setting
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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