Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,029 per week

Thrive Staffing; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a SNF/ICF setting in Hilo, Hawaii. This role involves comprehensive rehabilitation services, patient evaluations, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of SNF/ICF experience, an active Hawaii license, and a current BLS certification. Orientation will be provided for EMR documentation and facility workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an SNF/ICF setting is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active State of Hawaii license in good standing appropriate to the discipline by the start of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services in an SNF and/or ICF setting.
• Conduct evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and clinical services.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with supervising therapists and the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote function, independence, communication, mobility, swallowing, and quality of life.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and progress.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation of progress, care plan changes, and discharges per facility and regulations.
• Supervise therapy assistants as required by role and licensure.

Skills

SNF/ICF experience

BLS certification

Hawaii license

Education

Hawaii license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift Information

Variable shifts for departmental coverage, typically a five-day work week including weekends as needed.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient evaluations, treatment planning, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services in an SNF and/or ICF setting.
• Conduct evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and various clinical services relevant to licensure and scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising therapists, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote function, independence, communication, mobility, swallowing, and quality of life.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and patient progress.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of patient progress, changes in care plans, and discharges according to facility and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise therapy assistants as required by role and licensure.
• Be available to work on Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as operational needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an SNF/ICF setting is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active State of Hawaii license in good standing appropriate to the discipline by the start of the assignment.

Training

Orientation will be provided to familiarize the new hire with the rehabilitation department, electronic medical records documentation (Net Health Rehab Optima & Epic), and facility workflows.

Compensation

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.