Travel Occupational Therapist; OT - in Hilo

Occupational Therapist Location: Hilo, HI Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $55 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: ASAP

Allied Travel Careers  is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in hilo, Hawaii, 96720!

Occupational Therapist - Acute – UHC Staffing Occupational Therapist - Acute

Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day.

Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

• Evaluate and re-evaluate adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings using evidence-based clinical reasoning
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and home exercise programs that help patients regain function
• Independently manage a full caseload while prioritizing safe, effective care
• Document thoroughly and timely in EMRs (Net Health Therapy and Meditech) to support continuity of care
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Monitor insurance authorization timelines and schedule re-evaluations as required
• Provide patient and family education to empower home progress and prevent readmissions

• Active Hawaii state Occupational Therapy license required by the assignment start date (candidates must obtain if not currently licensed)
• BLS (American Red Cross) required
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with adults in outpatient and acute rehab settings
• Experience with Net Health Therapy and Meditech preferred/required
• Comfortable working Hawaii State and Federal holidays as necessary
• Strong communication, documentation, and caseload management skills

• Patient evaluation and re-evaluation best practices
• Treatment planning and home exercise program development
• Caseload management and prioritization
• Understanding of insurance authorization and when to re-evaluate
• Experience in outpatient rehab and acute rehab environments
• Familiarity with EMR workflows (Net Health Therapy, Meditech)
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork and patient education

• Generous housing stipend to make your Big Island stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement to cover your trip to Hilo
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so getting your HI license is smoother
• Paid time off to recharge after meaningful work
• 401(k) retirement savings options
• Continuing education support to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment

Hilo on the Big Island is a fantastic place for work + adventure. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, see lush falls like Akaka and Rainbow Falls, stroll Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and visit the Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo. Enjoy local farmers’ markets, fresh island cuisine, snorkeling at Richardson Ocean Park, and stargazing excursions toward Mauna Kea. Weekend trips to Kona coffee farms and the Hamakua Coast make for great mini-getaways.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist - Acute? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to or call us at today.

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About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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