Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Overview

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care travel assignment in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Start date:

08/10/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,495–$1,540 per week. Guaranteed hours: 32 per week.

Shift: 5x8 days with weekend coverage (dayshift). Setting:
Short Term Acute Care Hospital.

Employment type:

Travel - Temporary Assignment. This opportunity is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

• Weekly pay: $1,495–$1,540 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days with weekend coverage (dayshift)
• Start date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Setting:
  Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Holiday billing policy:
  Holiday pay applies if the shift begins on the holiday; if the shift begins and ends on a holiday boundary, the entire shift rate may apply as described in the client policy
• Compliance note:
  Hawaii licensure and certification to practice in Hawaii are required

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for adult and mixed-diagnosis patients in an acute care setting; develop and adjust individualized treatment plans aimed at improving functional mobility and activities of daily living
• Implement evidence-based OT interventions to address gait, balance, strength, dexterity, cognition, and ADL independence; monitor progress and adjust goals accordingly
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (nurses, physicians, PT, speech-language pathology, social work) to coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions to the next level of care or home
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety strategies, and resources to facilitate safe community reintegration post-discharge
• Document evaluation findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries per program policy in the electronic health record
• Participate in rounding and care planning meetings; communicate any barriers to progress and advocate for patient needs within the acute care workflow

• Active Hawaii OT license and certification to practice in Hawaii
• Ability to work in an acute care environment and adhere to hospital-level infection control and safety standards
• Availability to cover weekends and dayshift shifts as required by the assignment
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and document clearly in electronic health records
• Flexibility to work within a travel assignment framework and adapt to varying patient populations and acuity

• Assignment-specific recruiter support throughout the travel engagement
• Travel coordination and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing scheduling and point-of-contact support during the assignment
• Clear communication of compensation and guaranteed hours during the hiring process

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.

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

• 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.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.