Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Job

Healthforce•Hilo, HI

6h•$2,337 - $2,441•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) specializing in Acute Care in Hilo, Hawaii. The assignment is temporary, lasting 26 weeks, with a start date of September 28, 2026. The role involves providing occupational therapy services within a hospital-based acute rehabilitation setting. The position offers a weekly pay range of $2,337 to $2,441, with guaranteed hours not specified but a typical day shift from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Requirements

Hawaii state license (active) required by start of assignment
BLS certification from American Red Cross
Minimum 2 years of work experience with adults in outpatient and acute care settings
Ability to work in a hospital/acute rehab environment
Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health requirements

Responsibilities

Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned inpatients or outpatients within acute rehab and rehab pathways, as directed by the therapy team.
Plan and implement an ongoing occupational therapy program as prescribed by the ordering physician and therapy team.
Regularly update treatment plans and home exercise programs.
Independently manage a full caseload.
Adjust plans based on clinical progress and insurance authorization.
Document progress and communicate with the care team, patients, and families.
Utilize EMR systems including Net Health Therapy and Meditech.
Maintain coverage expectations, including holidays as necessary to support hospital operations.