Overview
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Care — Pahala, Hawaii, United States. Start date: 10/12/2026 for a 26-week travel assignment. Weekly pay: $2,073–$2,166 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Setting: Critical Access Hospital; travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,073–$2,166 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Facility type: Critical Access Hospital
- Travel assignment: Yes

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in inpatient and outpatient rehab settings, under OT supervision, to determine ongoing needs.
- Plan and implement an ongoing occupational therapy program as prescribed by the ordering physician; select and modify treatment modalities to support functional goals and independence.
- Regularly update the treatment plan and any home program; monitor progress, adjust based on patient response and authorization status.
- Independently manage a full caseload, document progress, and determine when re-evaluations are appropriate per insurance authorization.
- Collaborate with the rehab team; document care in EMR systems (Net Health Therapy and Meditech) and communicate patient status to involved clinicians.
- Ensure coverage and compliance with Hawaii state and federal holidays as necessary based on hospital operations.

Requirements
- Active Hawaii state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant required by start date.
- BLS certification from American Red Cross.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience with adults in Outpatient and Acute care settings.
- Education: Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Ability to work in a hospital rehab setting; willingness to work in acute and rehab roles.
- Onboarding: must arrive the Thursday before start date to attend employee health appointment.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support and coordination from Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start.
- Ongoing travel and scheduling coordination to help manage the assignment logistics.

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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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