Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362

Start Date: July 20, 2026

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (07:00 - 15:00), 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation of 1 weekend every 4 weeks. Expected patient volume of 8-9 patients per day. Reduced orientation period with 0 non-billable orientation hours.

Highlights:

• Short-term acute care hospital with Level III Trauma Center designation and 104 staffed beds
• Float between acute care, medical, ICU, and 8-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility units
• Diverse patient population including multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgical, orthopedic, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis diagnoses
• Collaborative team environment in a regional hospital setting
• Epic charting system with no parking fees
• 13-week travel assignment through October 19, 2026

Requirements:

• Active Washington state Occupational Therapy license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of acute care occupational therapy experience (required)
• Inpatient rehabilitation facility experience strongly preferred
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Proficiency in functional activities, assessment, acute and chronic disorder treatment
• Skills in functional splints, static splints, orthoplast, kinesiotaping, and edema massage preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This travel occupational therapy position offers the opportunity to work independently in a close-knit, supportive team environment at a regional hospital serving diverse patient needs. The role is ideal for self-driven professionals with strong time management skills who thrive in varied clinical settings. Candidates must be flexible team players ready to provide excellent patient care across multiple units including acute care, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehabilitation.