World Nurses is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Honakaa, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 02/15/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Rehabilitation | Contract
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for a long-term contract assignment in a rehabilitation-focused Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. This role is ideal for a clinician with strong SNF rehab experience who is flexible, patient-centered, and comfortable working a variable schedule based on operational needs.
Position Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Assignment Length: 26 weeks
- Number of Openings: 1
- Position Urgency: Normal
- Schedule:
- Department operates 7 days per week from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 5-day work week with possible weekend coverage (Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday)
- Hours per two-week period may be up to 88 hours
- No guarantee of hours or shift preference
Specialty:
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Sub-Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic evaluations and occupational therapy assessments
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans for adult patients
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services for habilitation and rehabilitation
- Treat a full range of cases within the scope of the program
- Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately in the EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain compliance with clinical, safety, and professional standards
- Be available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by operations
Required Qualifications:
- Active Hawaii Occupational Therapist license (must be active by start of assignment)
- Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience with adults in one or more of the following settings:
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Acute Care
- Rehabilitation Hospital
- Outpatient
- Primary experience in SNF rehabilitation strongly preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, time management, and communication skills
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS)
Additional Information:
- Candidates without an active Hawaii license at submission must apply upon offer acceptance
- EMR experience preferred (system used: Meditech / Epic as applicable)
- Must be able to arrive prior to assignment start to complete required employee health onboarding
This opportunity is well suited for a dedicated OT seeking a rewarding rehabilitation contract with schedule flexibility and long-term stability.
Only qualified and certified candidates may apply.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
