Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date: 06/01/2026 for a 26-week travel assignment in a hospital setting with a weekly pay of $2,128–$2,234 per week and no guaranteed hours. Day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. This role covers rehab and acute rehab services, evaluating and treating patients in inpatient or outpatient settings as part of a hospital-based therapy team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,128–$2,234 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Mon-Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Rehab and acute rehab in a hospital environment
- Onboarding: arrival the Thursday before start for employee health clearance

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in inpatient or outpatient rehab as directed
- Plan and implement ongoing therapeutic OT programs as prescribed by the ordering physician
- Regularly update treatment plans and home exercise programs; discharge planning as appropriate
- Independently manage a full caseload; determine need for re-evaluations based on insurance authorization
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR systems Net Health Therapy and Meditech
- Collaborate with rehabilitation team and hospital staff to support patient goals and safe transitions

Requirements
- Hawaii licensed Occupational Therapist (active) by start of assignment
- BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Minimum 2 years’ work experience with adults in both outpatient and acute care settings
- Proficiency with EMR systems Net Health Therapy and Meditech
- Ability to work Day shift Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Eligibility to work in Hawaii on-state and federal holidays as required
- Onboarding availability: must arrive the Thursday before start for employee health appointment

Benefits and Support
- Onboarding coordination and health clearance scheduling
- EMR training and system access (Net Health Therapy, Meditech)
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Standard travel assignment coordination and documentation support

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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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