Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Hilo, HI

Active State of Hawaii Occupational Therapist license in good standing - candidates not currently holding an active HI license must apply for licensure upon acceptance of offer and must obtain it prior to the start of the assignment. Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements; must be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as required by facility operations .

Job ID: 900355
Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Location

Hilo, HI | Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Expected 5 days/week, likely including one weekend day
Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) setting
• Perform evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and other clinical services consistent with licensure and scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize patient function, independence, and quality of life
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and patient progress
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements; must be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as required by facility operations

Required Qualifications

• Active State of Hawaii Occupational Therapist license in good standing - candidates not currently holding an active HI license must apply for licensure upon acceptance of offer and must obtain it prior to the start of the assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work within applicable state law and professional practice standards
• Availability to float to other units or facilities based on census and staffing needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a SNF or ICF setting
• Experience supervising therapy assistants
• Familiarity with EMR platforms, particularly Net Health Rehab Optima and/or Epic

Why Join Us

• Orientation to the rehabilitation department, EMR documentation systems, and facility workflows is provided to support a smooth transition into the role
• Opportunity to practice in a unique and rewarding setting in Hawaii, contributing to meaningful patient outcomes in a long-term care environment