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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs
, allied health travel assignments
, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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