Occupational Therapist
Waimea, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week assignment at a hospital in Kauai, Hawaii, providing comprehensive rehabilitative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Details

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift with a 12:00–1:00 PM lunch break; flexibility in work hours may occur
• Saturday availability is required — no exceptions
• Serves both inpatient and outpatient populations
• Rehabilitation Services department offering occupational, physical, and speech therapies
• OT services include ADL training, ROM and strength assessment, orthotics fabrication, sensory integration, psychosocial functioning, upper extremity motor functioning, gait training, and muscle retraining
• Additional services include group therapy, recreational programs, vocational therapy, creative arts, essential life skills training, and massage therapy
• Serves as activities consultant for the long-term care (LTC) and hospital units
• Two-day orientation: Day 1 covers HR, safety, risk and quality management, and IT; Day 2 focuses on EMR training

Requirements

• Active Hawaii OT license required — candidates should obtain this as soon as possible if not already held
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Evaluate and treat patients with injuries, disabilities, or emotional challenges to enhance, maintain, or restore functional capabilities
• Develop and implement individualized written occupational therapy plans of care under physician referral
• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitative care programs
• Maintain accurate treatment records and contribute to staff education and in-service training
• May be responsible for delivering all OT services for a specific unit, center, or facility
• Coordinates discharge follow-up with community agencies as needed
• Assists in planning, organizing, and coordinating the OT program, including administrative leadership responsibilities
• Participates in performance improvement, infection control, and Joint Commission (TJC) compliance activities
• HIPAA compliance and adherence to all federal, state, and facility regulatory standards is expected
• Non-billable orientation period applies