Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Call-In)

Rehabilitation Hospital • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the Therapy Department and helps ensure that REHAB patients and their families receive caring, dedicated service. The role assists with delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. The COTA works with patients to provide therapy outlined in individualized treatment plans developed by an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). The position is call-in and has a current starting wage of $30.16 per hour; actual wage depends on the applicant’s relevant experience and qualifications, and the wage range may change based on market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other factors.

Requirements

• Current State of Hawaii National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification as a COTA.
• Current BLS certification.
• Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at a school approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Ability to safely and effectively manage patients’ mobility.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to safely provide care to patients.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred affiliation with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Preferred affiliation with the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Support the Therapy Department and assist with a variety of services.
• Work with patients to provide therapy outlined in individualized treatment plans developed by an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).
• Help ensure patients and their families receive caring and dedicated service.
• Safely and effectively manage patient mobility and provide patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree