Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,187 per week

Thrive Staffing; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a qualified Travel Occupational Therapist for a 15-week contract in Yakima, Washington. The role emphasizes independent patient care, evaluation, and therapy delivery with a focus on holidays coverage and 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing home exercise programs, and caring for patients with CVA, orthopedic issues, or dementia while floating across the hospital (excluding pediatrics) to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar OT role.
• BLS certification and a valid Washington State OT license are required.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide therapy for a variety of patient conditions.
• Develop home program recommendations tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work with patients experiencing CVA, orthopedic issues, and dementia.
• Float throughout the hospital, excluding pediatric units.

Skills

Evaluations

Therapy delivery

Independent work

Communication

Education

Washington State OT license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Yakima, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a 15-week contract to provide holiday coverage. This role is designed for candidates with the ability to work independently and manage patient care effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide therapy for a variety of patient conditions.
• Develop home program recommendations tailored to individual patient needs.
• Work with patients experiencing CVA, orthopedic issues, and dementia.
• Float throughout the hospital, excluding pediatric units.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• BLS certification and a valid Washington State Occupational Therapist license are required.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system is preferred.

Working Hours

This position will require availability Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Neutral or solid color scrubs.
• Poisition located in Seattle, WA; parking is available adjacent to the facility.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175327. 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: Rehab:OT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.