Occupational Therapist- Home Health
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Big Island Visits team, serving clients in their homes on the Hilo or Kona side. The Occupational Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care so clients can remain at home. The role includes evaluating clients, developing individualized treatment plans, adapting home environments, educating clients and families, and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. The position is available per diem or up to full-time, with flexible scheduling and weekly pay. The stated base pay is $70–$75 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation, plus a bonus. BAYADA provides paid training and around-the-clock clinical support. The organization describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development.
Requirements
- Be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Hawaii.
- Be willing to travel within the assigned territory.
- Graduate 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.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, communication skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Assess cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards and barriers to independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations to improve client outcomes.
- Continually assess and revise occupational therapy care plans and participate with nursing in multidisciplinary care planning.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Retention bonus for full-time or part-time employees
- Competitive pay with weekly pay schedule
- Flexible scheduling
- 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 from day one
- Around-the-clock clinical support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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