Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Patient Load: 8-9 patients per day
• Unit Floating: Yes, position may float between units
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 1 weekend every 4 weeks
• On-Call: No
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Inpatient Rehab experience

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification (if applicable)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements should be verified based on clinical track or unit requirements.

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification (degree/diploma/transcript as applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• State-specific searches as required by Washington state law
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask testing (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual for travel candidates)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Compliance with float policy acknowledging possible assignment to other nearby facilities

Notes

• 48-hour shifts are not approved for this position
• No bill rate or pay information included
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care hospital setting with a supportive team environment and a manageable patient load. Candidates must have acute care experience and a valid Washington OT license to be considered.