Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

BAYADA Home Health Care • Hilo, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for its Big Island Visits team, with openings on the Hilo or Kona side of the island. The COTA joins a multidisciplinary home health team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their homes. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, reliable care that supports patients’ function, daily activities, health, safety, and independent living. The position is offered per diem or part-time with benefits. Compensation is $50–$55 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. The role includes paid training, ongoing clinical support, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Hold a license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Hawaii.
• Be willing and able to travel in the assigned territory.
• Have graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma; or, if initially qualified before December 31, 1977, have two years of appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant experience and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Work with an experienced and supportive home health Occupational Therapist.
• Follow established care plans and work one-to-one with patients to improve function and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, and other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
• Travel within the assigned territory to provide home health services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
• Recognition and Therapy Hero programs
• Referral bonuses
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed