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

Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington for an experienced OT with acute care experience, adult and geriatric patient expertise, and an active Washington license. Join a collaborative rehabilitation team and make a meaningful impact in a regional short-term acute care, Level III trauma, and inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Located in a welcoming community known for scenic rolling hills, a vibrant historic downtown, and celebrated wine country, Walla Walla offers travel healthcare professionals the opportunity to gain broad clinical experience while enjoying the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Location: Walla Walla, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care, Level III trauma, and inpatient rehabilitation
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Occupational Therapy contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Rotating weekends, approximately every 3-4 weeks
• Call: Not required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,050
• Float Requirement: Acute, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehabilitation areas
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience, including acute care experience
• Active Washington Occupational Therapist license in hand at the time of submission; compact license must be in hand if applicable
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients in a hospital or acute care environment
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt across multiple clinical areas
• Strong collaboration, communication, and team-participation skills
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Experience with functional activities, assessment of acute and chronic disorders, splinting, edema management, kinesiotaping, or Orthoplast is preferred
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Travel OT Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients throughout acute, medical, ICU, surgical, emergency, and inpatient rehabilitation areas
• Provide Occupational Therapy care for a broad range of diagnoses, including multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular accident, orthopedic and surgical conditions, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis
• Complete patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs and functional goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing acute and chronic disorders, activities of daily living, mobility, and functional performance
• Collaborate with OTs, COTAs, nursing, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Float flexibly between assigned work areas and support the team by adapting to changing patient needs and caseload demands
• Maintain efficient clinical documentation in Epic and support department productivity standards
• Contribute to a friendly, professional, and team-oriented rehabilitation environment

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist job in Walla Walla, Washington, and expand your acute care and inpatient rehabilitation experience.

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.