Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Hilo, HI | Days (5x8)
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Hilo, HI
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Occupational Therapy Assistant in Hilo, HI
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$1,988
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
12/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapy Assistant job in Hilo, HI with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapy Assistant contract at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. This role pays $1,988 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
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Location: Hilo, HI 96720 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Setting: Contact for details
Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
- Guide patients through activities of daily living, fine-motor tasks, and functional skills training
- Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques within the established plan
- Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist
Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Hawaii and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Hilo, HI
What license and certifications do I need for travel OTA jobs?
You need an active OTA license in the assignment state or an OT Compact privilege, which is available only when both your home state and the assignment state are actively issuing. Most facilities also require current NBCOT certification as a COTA and BLS. Because the OT Compact is still onboarding states, many assignments still require a traditional license.
How does supervision work for travel OTAs?
The supervising OT completes evaluations, establishes the plan of care, and remains responsible for reassessment and discharge, while the OTA delivers delegated treatment and documents progress. State rules and facility policies determine how often supervision occurs and whether the OT must be on site.
What do travel OTA assignments involve day to day?
The day-to-day role depends heavily on setting. SNF work often centers on ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and productivity targets; inpatient rehab adds higher-acuity functional training; and school roles focus on fine-motor, sensory, and classroom participation goals. Ask about caseload size and how quickly the facility expects a traveler to reach a full schedule.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Explore Hilo, HI
Hilo, HI, offers an introduction to Hawaii Island beyond its scenery at the Lyman Museum on Haili Street. Hospital-based rehabilitation in Hilo includes physical and occupational therapy. For travelers settling into the island, the museum puts familiar sights in context through exhibits on volcanoes, minerals and the island's varied habitats. Cultural displays also explore Hawaiian artifacts and the communities that came to work on sugar plantations. The adjacent Lyman Mission House, built in 1839, provides another window into the area's history through guided visits. Calling ahead to arrange a house visit helps travelers combine the two stops in one outing. The public museum shop carries Hawaiian history books and work by local artisans for anyone wanting to continue learning at home.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant · Hilo, HI · $1,988 /wk