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Travel Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation - $2,120 per week

American Traveler, Hilo, HI, United States


Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

06/01/2026

Duration:

26 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 5x8 hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Jun 1, 2026

Length: 26 weeks

Openings: 1

Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an inpatient rehab and acute care setting in Hilo, Hawaii, requiring an active Hawaii state license by the start of the assignment.

Details

Inpatient rehabilitation and acute rehab setting within a hospital

Coverage across both Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab departments

Patient population consists of adults in outpatient and acute care settings

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

EMR systems used include Net Health Therapy and Meditech

26-week contract

Requirements

Active Occupational Therapist license; Hawaii state license required by start of assignment (license required if applicable)

Minimum 2 years of experience working with adult patients in outpatient and acute care settings

BLS certification from the American Red Cross required

Responsibilities

Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Plan and implement ongoing OT treatment programs as prescribed by the ordering physician, including regularly updating treatment plans and home exercise programs.

Independently manage a full caseload and determine when re-evaluations are appropriate based on insurance authorization.

Holiday coverage may be required based on hospital operations for Hawaii State and Federal Holidays.

All travelers must report to Employee Health 48‑72 hours prior to the start of the assignment; this appointment takes place at the facility's Employee Health department and must be attended in person – plan to arrive in Hawaii by the Thursday before a Monday start date to attend Friday morning.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Job ID #P-699926. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Hospital.

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