Travel Rehabilitation Therapist - $1,961 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Rehabilitation Therapist for a travel job in Waimea, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Rehabilitation Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, rotating
• Employment Type : Travel

Therapy / Rehabilitation - Recreational Therapist -

Requirements :

MUST HAVE a minimum of 2 years of Recreational Aide experience no exceptions.

Experience with MDS is essential.

Active BLS certification is required.

CNA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Activity Planning and Implementation : Independently plan, organize, and implement appropriate activities tailored to patients' / residents' abilities and limitations under the supervisor's general guidance.

Assessment of Needs : Collaborate with the supervisor to assess and reassess residents' activity interests, needs, and concerns through observation, conversations, and written records.

Community Reintegration : Support residents reintegration into the community by accompanying them on excursions, such as shopping malls, theaters, restaurants, picnics, bus / van rides, and other leisure activities.

Individual Engagement : Provide one-on-one engagement with patients / residents as needed.

Coordination and Logistics : Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure the availability and functionality of supplies, equipment, and materials for planned activities. Avoid schedule conflicts with other hospital departments or disciplines. Maintain and update the activity calendar.

Dietary Coordination : Work with the hospital s dietary department to request special or ethnic food selections. Notify dietary staff about off-site meals or schedule changes.

Other Duties : Prepare, set up, clean up, and return equipment and supplies after activities. Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment. Assist with inventory management and ensure proper maintenance of supplies and facilities. Report shortages and requests for additional supplies or equipment. Assist Certified Nurse Aides or licensed staff with patient care tasks such as toileting, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Operate vehicles to transport patients during community excursions. Attend interdisciplinary meetings and other assigned groups. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities :

Strong understanding of recreational treatment plans and leisure-time activities.

Knowledge of human growth and development.

Ability to independently carry out recreational activities and therapeutic treatment plans.

Effective communication skills for interacting with patients / residents, families, and staff.

Familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and worksite rules.

Supervision : This position operates under the supervision of a Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Activities Coordinator, or a Registered Nurse (Director of Nursing or higher).

Requirements :

A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in a recreational care setting.

Demonstrated ability to : Adhere to treatment plans and independently execute recreational activities.

Work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Certifications : Active BLS certification required.

CNA certification is preferred.

This role requires a candidate with initiative, creativity, and a genuine interest in enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational activities.

Slate Healthcare Job ID #605011b5-d65f-4909-acb1-e445249feea4. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple : to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.