Occupational Therapist in Pahala, Hawaii
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Pahala, HI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,316/Per Week
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.90
- Weekly
- $2,316
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,432
- Contract length
- 26 weeks
This job pays about $57.90/hour — 17% above the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Hawaii ($49.46/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Hawaii right now
- 7 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Hawaii from 3 agencies, 2 of them in Pahala.
- Pay in these listings: $31.29 – $60.19/hour, median $31.29/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Hawaii: $49.46/hour ($102,877/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($55.04/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join an acute rehabilitation team in Pahala, Hawaii, as an Occupational Therapist supporting both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. You will evaluate and re-evaluate assigned adults, develop and implement therapeutic programs based on physician orders, update treatment plans and home exercise programs, and independently manage a full caseload. This 26-week contract offers weekday daytime hours with a little island sunshine built into the assignment. Experience with acute and outpatient settings is required, along with an active Hawaii license, BLS certification from the American Red Cross, and at least two years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Net Health Therapy and Meditech is helpful for daily documentation and coordination.
Weather
Pahala typically offers warm, tropical conditions with comfortable temperatures, periods of sunshine, refreshing trade winds, and occasional passing showers. The weather is well suited for exploring the island between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Local Adventure: Explore Pahala’s scenic surroundings, coffee farms, and rural island landscapes.
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Nature Day Trip: Visit Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park for volcanic landscapes, hiking trails, and dramatic coastal views.
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Coastal Escape: Spend a day at Punalu?u Black Sand Beach and enjoy the distinctive shoreline.
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City Day Trip: Head to Hilo for local markets, museums, gardens, and waterfront activities.
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Island Exploration Day Trip: Travel toward Kailua-Kona for beaches, dining, shopping, and sunset views.
Job Specifics
City and State: Pahala, Hawaii
Shift: 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 26 weeks
Hours: 40 hours per week
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