Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job
Listed compensation
$119k-$127k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, Hilo, Hawaii, US. Start date 10/05/2026 for 26 weeks. Earn $2,294–$2,437 per week with Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm shifts in an acute care rehabilitation setting serving inpatient and outpatient populations. This travel temporary assignment requires Hawaii licensure by start and relevant experience.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,294–$2,437 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: Mon–Fri, 7:30 am–4:00 pm
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Acute care rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient)
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients in inpatient and outpatient settings; develop occupational therapy treatment plans in collaboration with the physician.
- Plan and implement ongoing occupational therapy programs as prescribed; coordinate with the rehabilitation team.
- Regularly update treatment plans and home programs; independently manage a full caseload and adjust plans based on insurance authorization.
- Document care in EMR systems (Net Health Therapy and Meditech); maintain compliance and communicate with care teams in a timely manner.
- Ensure appropriate coverage across rehab and acute rehab services; participate in holiday scheduling as required by hospital operations.
Requirements
- Hawaii state license required by start date
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with adults in outpatient and acute settings
- BLS certification from American Red Cross
- Ability to function effectively in inpatient and outpatient acute care rehabilitation settings
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Dedicated recruiter support during the assignment
- Compliance and safety resources throughout the contract
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About Healthforce
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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- 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
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- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
- Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
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
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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.
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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Hawaii, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (36 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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