Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

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.

Key Highlights

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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;

Requirements

• 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;

Benefits and Support

• 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;

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.