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Occupational Therapist (OT) Travel Job – Acute Care & Inpatient Rehabilitation in Walla Walla, WA

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as a travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Walla Walla, Washington. This 13-week acute care occupational therapy contract offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care for adult and geriatric patients across medical, intensive care, surgical, emergency, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Walla Walla is a welcoming community in southeastern Washington, known for its scenic landscapes, historic downtown, and celebrated wine country.

Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,100
• Assignment Type: Travel occupational therapy contract
• Location: Walla Walla, Washington
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Clinical Settings: Acute care, medical, ICU, surgery, emergency, and inpatient rehabilitation
• Float Expectations: May float between acute care, medical, ICU, surgery, emergency, and inpatient rehabilitation areas
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately one weekend per month, with compensatory days off on both sides
• Call: Not required
• Typical Assignment Ratio: Approximately 8–9 patients to 1 therapist
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience required
• Recent acute care occupational therapy experience required
• Active Washington Occupational Therapist license in hand at the time of submission; compact license accepted when applicable
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients across hospital-based settings
• Ability to independently evaluate and treat patients in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation environments
• Experience with patient assessment, functional activities, and treatment of acute and chronic disorders
• Experience with adult rehabilitation; inpatient rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Strong time-management, communication, flexibility, and teamwork skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be requested
• Availability to work three of the five designated holiday shifts during the assignment, as scheduled

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients throughout acute care, medical, ICU, surgical, emergency, and inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide functional training and therapeutic interventions to promote safety, independence, and optimal patient outcomes
• Care for patients with diagnoses including trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgical and orthopedic conditions, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis
• Perform assessments, address acute and chronic functional disorders, and provide appropriate follow-up treatments
• Collaborate with occupational therapy assistants and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Adapt to changing patient needs and support coverage across multiple hospital areas
• Manage caseloads efficiently and accept additional patients when schedules change while maintaining quality and productivity standards
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington, and join a team delivering high-quality acute care and rehabilitation services.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.