Occupational Therapist
Kapa'a, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week assignment at a hospital-based rehabilitation department in Hawaii, with required Saturday availability.

Details

• Hospital-based Rehabilitation Services department serving both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Services include occupational, physical, and speech therapies with a broad scope of OT-specific offerings such as group therapy, recreational programs, vocational therapy, creative arts, life skills training, massage therapy, gait training, and muscle retraining
• Patients include individuals with injuries, disabilities, or emotional/psychosocial challenges across a diverse range of diagnoses and age groups
• Primary schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break; flexibility in hours may be required
• Saturday work is required — no exceptions
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active Hawaii OT license required — candidates should obtain this license as soon as possible
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 2 days: Day 1 covers HR onboarding, fingerprinting, policies and procedures, ID badging, safety, risk and quality management, and IT orientation starting at 7:30 AM; Day 2 is dedicated to EMR training
• Responsible for evaluating and treating ADLs, ROM, strength, and functional abilities for both inpatient and outpatient cases under physician referral
• Collaborates with nursing staff and an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, comprehensive rehabilitative care
• Contributes to departmental in-services, staff education, and ongoing professional development initiatives
• Assists in administrative and departmental responsibilities including equipment oversight, budget participation, and compliance with TJC and regulatory standards
• May serve as an activities consultant for long-term care (LTC) and hospital activity programs
• May be required to transport patients in a hospital van on occasion
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position