Rehab | OT

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital in Seattle, WA

Join a 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment in Seattle, Washington, providing inpatient acute care to adult patients in a collaborative hospital setting. This on-site travel OT opportunity is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who enjoys supporting mobility, activities of daily living, orthopedic recovery, neurological care, and functional rehabilitation.

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Neighborhood: Ballard
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
• Patient Population: Adults
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,980
• Schedule: Day shifts; schedule listed as 4x10 days
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Enjoy the energy of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, known for its waterfront atmosphere, walkable streets, local dining, outdoor recreation, and vibrant Pacific Northwest culture while advancing your occupational therapy career.

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care occupational therapy experience
• Current authorization to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Washington
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NBCOT certification
• Strong clinical documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) charting skills
• Ability to provide safe, effective occupational therapy care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital environment
• Willingness to complete required orientation and pre-start learning modules

Travel OT Responsibilities

• Evaluate adult patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide functional treatment focused on activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and independence
• Support patients recovering from hip and knee replacements, fractures, neurological conditions, and other acute medical concerns
• Apply therapeutic techniques such as edema management, electrical stimulation, TENS, ultrasound, biofeedback, and soft-tissue interventions as clinically appropriate
• Assess and address upper-extremity injuries, arthritis, prosthetic needs, and splinting requirements
• Educate patients and caregivers about adaptive techniques, home safety, equipment, and continued recovery
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Seattle travel Occupational Therapist opportunity and bring your acute care expertise to a leading hospital-based care team in Washington.

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.