Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,307 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits from day one

Housing stipend

24/7 recruiter support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital assignment in Walla Walla, Washington. The role requires at least 1 year of acute care experience and offers 40 hours per week with a day shift.

The OT will work in a 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule, may float between units, and is open to first-time travelers. Epic charting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• WA OT license required, if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience.
• Acute care experience required; IPR experience a plus.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• Edema massage, kinesiotaping, prosthetics/orthotics, functional splints, orthoplast, and static splints preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy in an acute care hospital setting.
• May float between units as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams to manage patient loads (8–9:1).
• Utilize Epic charting for documentation.

Skills

Edema massage

Kinesiotaping

Prosthetics/orthotics

Functional splints

Orthoplast

Static splints

Team player

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Walla Walla, Washington.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and open to first-time travelers.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Rotating weekends required, approximately every 3-4 weeks
• Position may float between units
• Patient ratios of approximately 8-9 to 1
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Current WA OT license required, if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Acute care experience required; IPR experience a plus
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in edema massage, kinesiotaping, prosthetics/orthotics, functional splints, orthoplast, and static splints preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Must be a collaborative, hard-working team player
• Scrubs of any color accepted for all units
• No on-call requirements
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Local radius rule of 50 miles applies
• Former employees may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted site
• No parking fees at this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-760258. 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.