American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 1+ year of acute care experience and an active WA license, with first-time travelers welcome.
Details
- Acute Care Hospital setting within a Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center with 104 staffed beds
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Rotating weekends required approximately every 3-4 weeks
- Patient ratios of approximately 8-9 to 1
- Float between units required
- Epic EMR used for charting
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
- Active WA OT license required in hand at submission, if applicable
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Experience with modalities such as edema massage, functional splints, orthoplast, static splints, prosthetics/orthotics
- Kinesiotaping skills preferred
- IPR (Inpatient Rehabilitation) experience a bonus
- 2 supervisory references required covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Additional Information
- Work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment in acute care and adult rehabilitation settings
- May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted site
- Scrub color is flexible across all units
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
- Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate
- Previous Providence employees may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities as permanent, travel, or registry staff
- First-time travelers will be considered for this role
American Traveler Job ID #P-779158. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.