Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,182 Per Week
American Consultants
Walla Walla, Washington, US
About the Role
American Consultants is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
~ Specialty: Occupational Therapist
~ Discipline: Therapy
~ Start Date: 06/08/2026
~ Duration: 13 weeks
~36 hours per week
~ Shift: 12 hours, rotating
~ Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Occupational Therapist – Walla Walla, WA 99362
Start Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Southeastern Washington
Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:00), weekend rotation on a 6-week basis. Float between acute, medical, ICU, and inpatient rehab facility units. Expected patient ratio 1:10.
Highlights:
~13-week travel assignment at a 104-bed short term acute care facility and Level III Trauma Center
~ Reduced non-billable orientation: 20 hours versus standard 40 hours
~ Epic charting system in use
~ Diverse patient population including multi-trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, surgical, orthopedic, Parkinson's, and MS cases
~ Collaborative, close-knit therapy team environment
~ Free parking available on-site
Requirements:
Valid Washington State Occupational Therapy license (must be in hand at time of submission)
Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required (hard stop requirement)
Inpatient rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
Competency in assessment, functional activities, and treatment of acute and chronic disorders
Ability to work independently with strong time management skills
Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Compliance documents must be submitted by the Monday prior to start date
Why Join Us?
This travel opportunity offers a chance to work in a regional acute care setting where you'll gain experience across multiple units including ICU, medical, surgical, and an 8-bed inpatient rehab facility. Join a welcoming team that values flexibility, teamwork, and quality patient care in a supportive environment. Candidates outside a 50-mile radius receive competitive travel compensation with comprehensive assignment support.
American Consultants Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy:Occupational Therapist (OT),07:00:00-23:50:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
~ Medical benefits
~ Dental benefits
~ Life insurance
~ Weekly pay
~ License and certification reimbursement
~ Holiday Pay
~401k retirement plan
~ Referral bonus
Required Skills
OT
acute care
therapy
occupational therapy
patient care
Keywords
travel OT
acute care
therapy
occupational therapist
hospital
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