Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Acute Care travel assignment in Hilo, HI. Start date 09/28/2026 for a 26-week engagement. Weekly pay $2,302 to $2,417 per week. Shift: Day shift, Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Work setting involves acute care and rehabilitation-focused patient care in a hospital-level clinical environment, with EMR workflows supported by Net Health Therapy and Meditech. This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,302–$2,417 per week
• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm (day shift)
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Guaranteed hours: 0
• Work setting: Acute care/rehabilitation care environment
• EMR systems: Net Health Therapy and Meditech
• Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
  
  

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, contributing to ongoing therapy plans
• Plan and implement an ongoing therapeutic OT program as prescribed by the ordering physician; adjust as needed
• Regularly update treatment plans and home exercise programs; independently manage a full caseload and determine when re-evaluations are warranted based on insurance authorization
• Document care in EMR systems (Net Health Therapy and Meditech) and coordinate care with rehab and acute rehab teams
• Support holiday coverage as necessary in alignment with hospital operations
• Onboarding requirements include arriving the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health processes
  
  

Requirements

• Hawaii State active Occupational Therapy Assistant license; must have license by the start of the assignment (if not already licensed, apply on acceptance of offer)
• BLS certification from American Red Cross
• Minimum 2 years of work experience with adults in both outpatient and acute settings
• Proficiency with EMR systems Net Health Therapy and Meditech
• Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient acute care rehab environments; must be available for the listed day-shift schedule
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Housing assistance
• Extension opportunities
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Nationwide assignments
• Referral bonus up to $1,000
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
  
  

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PAY DISCLAIMER

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.

About Healthforce

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