Travel Rehabilitation Therapist - $1,899 per week
Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Rehabilitation Therapist for a travel job in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Title: Recreational Aide CNA certification is REQUIRED.Requirements:MUST HAVE a minimum of 2 years of Recreational Aide experience no exceptions.Experience with MDS is essential.Active BLS certification is required.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).Experience and Essential Skills: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 REQUIRED.This role requires a candidate with initiative, creativity, and a genuine interest in enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational activities.
If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply! Additional Information:Holiday's - pay is based on hours worked day of: New Year s Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Once confirmed, please send a message to the facility via the Medefis portal with date of arrival on island as well as items remaining in order to complete compliance.Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis SHIFT INFORMATION: full time/ANY SHIFT
Slate Healthcare Job ID #8d921e27-4859-4efb-af21-c8a572910869. 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.