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 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.