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

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

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

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist with acute care experience for a short-term acute care hospital (Level III Trauma Center) with 104 staffed beds. The position involves floating between units and requires weekend rotations every 4 weeks with compensatory days off. Expected patient load is 8-10 patients per day.

Key Details

• Floating: Yes, between units
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, rotation every 4 weeks with comp days off
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratio: 8-10 patients per day
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed on all units

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Acute care experience

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or equivalent
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or equivalent (verify per clinical track)
• Other certifications as applicable per clinical track and specialty

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification and employment references covering at least 1 year in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Must complete required WorkRamp modules annually, including regulatory and specialty-specific training
• Must comply with state-specific background and registry checks as applicable
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

This role is ideal for Occupational Therapists with acute care experience looking for a travel contract in Washington state, offering a dynamic hospital environment with a supportive team and comprehensive compliance requirements.