Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist needed for a travel assignment with acute care responsibilities in a hospital setting in Hilo, Hawaii. The start date is 06/15/2026, for a 26-week duration. Compensation ranges from $2,171 to $2,282 per week, with no guaranteed hours. Shift is days, Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30 am-4:00 pm. The role requires Hawaii state licensure by start, BLS certification, and experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. The assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,171-$2,282 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 hours
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: Days, Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based acute rehab coverage; travel - temporary assignment

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in inpatient and outpatient settings; develop and adjust therapeutic OT plans.
- Plan and implement an ongoing therapeutic OT program as prescribed by the ordering physician; regularly update the treatment plan and home exercise program.
- Independently manage a full caseload; determine timing of re-evaluations based on insurance authorization and clinical need.
- Document patient progress and plans in the EMR system (Net Health Therapy and Meditech); communicate with the rehab team and patient/family.
- Be available to work Hawaii state and federal holidays as necessary to support hospital operations; arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements.

Requirements
- Hawaii state Occupational Therapist license required by start of assignment
- BLS certification from American Red Cross
- Minimum 2 years of work experience with adults in both outpatient and acute care settings
- Proficiency in EMR systems Net Health Therapy and Meditech
- Ability to work days, Mon-Fri (7:30 am-4:00 pm) in a hospital/acute rehab environment

Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the contract
- EMR onboarding and IT support
- Hospital orientation and clinical support resources
- Assignment-specific support to help with scheduling and logistics

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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