Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job
Occupational Therapist, Acute Care — Kapaa, HI. Travel temporary assignment starting 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks. Earn 1,951 to 2,002 per week with guaranteed 32 hours per week. Shift is 5x8 Days (typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a lunch break 12:00–1:00; schedule may flex, Saturdays required as needed). Involves delivering OT services in a hospital rehabilitation setting, with inpatient and outpatient coverage, and collaboration with the broader care team.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,951–$2,002 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days; Monday–Friday with Saturday coverage as required
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: hospital rehabilitation services (inpatient/outpatient OT)
- Travel assignment with dedicated support and nationwide opportunities
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations and ongoing re-evaluations of function, ROM, strength, and activities of daily living (ADLs); develop and implement an OT plan of care under physician referral
- Provide direct OT interventions to restore or maintain function; design purposeful activities, gait training, upper-extremity therapy, and adaptive equipment as prescribed
- Collaborate with nursing and inter-disciplinary team to coordinate screenings, treatment plans, and discharge planning; maintain accurate treatment documentation
- Educate patients and families on OT recommendations; facilitate transitions of care and coordinate follow-up with community resources
- May deliver OT services for a specific unit or center; participate in staff education, policy development, and quality improvement activities; contribute to safety and infection control standards
Requirements
- Hawaii professional licensure requirement noted (Hawaii PT license indicated as needed; obtain ASAP per job notes)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings; willingness to work within acute care environment
- Basic life support (BLS) certification or compliance with facility requirements; participate in mandatory trainings
- Experience in acute care OT preferred but not mandatory; strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
- Availability to work Saturdays as required and flexibility around hours
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Extension opportunities if duties and needs align
- Nationwide assignment opportunities through the program
- Access to credentialing support and onboarding processes
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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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