Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - $1,720 to $2,010 per week in Hilo, HI

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,720 to $2,010 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Location: Hilo, HI
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Rehabilitation
Shift: Days, 5 days/week including possible 1 weekend day, 7-day departmental coverage
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 12/14/2026
Experience Required: 2+ years
Holiday Coverage: Must be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary based on facility operations

We are seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join a skilled nursing facility in Hilo, HI. In this role, you will work alongside a collaborative therapy team to deliver high-quality rehabilitative care and help patients regain independence in their daily activities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic Rehabilitation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve functional performance and independence
• Document patient progress, treatment sessions, and goal attainment accurately in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and family members on adaptive techniques and use of assistive devices
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to coordinate and adjust patient care plans
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition or functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist with discharge planning by recommending home exercise programs and community resources

Pay range: $1,720 to $2,010 per week.

Travel COTA package: $2,010/week (36 hours) = $32/hour taxable + up to $866/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $48–$54/hour fully taxable ($1,720–$1,940/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active HI COTA license
• BLS/BCLS certification
• 2+ years of Rehabilitation experience
• Associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)