Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care) in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Start date 09/28/2026 for a 26-week travel temporary assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,337 to $2,441 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Day shift, Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Work setting: hospital-based acute rehab coverage. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,337–$2,441 per week Contract duration: 26 weeks Shift: Day shift, Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm Start date: 09/28/2026 Work setting: Acute rehab/rehabilitation services within a hospital Travel assignment: Travel - temporary Responsibilities Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned inpatients or outpatients within acute rehab and rehab pathways, as directed by the therapy team Plan and implement an ongoing occupational therapy program as prescribed by the ordering physician and therapy team Regularly update treatment plans and home exercise programs; independently manage a full caseload; adjust plans based on clinical progress and insurance authorization Document progress and communicate with the care team, patients, and families; utilize EMR systems including Net Health Therapy and Meditech Maintain coverage expectations, including holidays as necessary to support hospital operations Requirements Hawaii state license (active) required by start of assignment BLS certification from American Red Cross Minimum 2 years of work experience with adults in outpatient and acute care settings Ability to work in a hospital/acute rehab environment Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health requirements Benefits and Support 24/7 recruiter and travel support Credentialing and onboarding assistance Orientation and site-specific training EMR system training and IT support Hawaii licensure support and start-ready coordination Extension opportunities at the conclusion of the assignment Nationwide travel assignment opportunities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthForce Healthcare