Travel COTA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Hilo, HI
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,909 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel occupational therapy assistant assignments post a median of $1,545 a week, the middle half $1,437 to $1,677, across 115 assignments, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
About the job
Quick Look
ARMStaffing is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation (Day Shift) in Hilo, Hawaii.
Location
Hilo, HI
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Generally scheduled for five (5) days per week, likely including one weekend day. Must also be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary based on facility operations. Shifts are variable with departmental coverage across 7 days a week.
Job Description
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), you will provide rehabilitation services that enhance the quality of life for residents. Your work will involve collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to maximize independence and function.
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and clinical services in accordance with licensure and scope of practice.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, collaborating with supervising therapists and physicians.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment plans and patient progress.
- Document patient progress, changes in the care plan, and discharges in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise therapy assistants when applicable to your role.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) setting is preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current State of Hawaii license in good standing appropriate to the discipline.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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