Occupational Therapist

Ohana Pacific Management Company Inc•Hilo, HI

14d•$61,801 - $63,648

About The Position

Ohana Pacific Health is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist to develop and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes, following occupational therapy principles and practices and addressing each patient’s needs. The Occupational Therapist serves as case manager and, when appropriate, supervises home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants. The schedule is three days per week, and the posting advertises a $1,000 retention bonus.

Requirements

Successfully complete and graduate from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT, including completion of all fieldwork requirements.
Have current medical/health screening, including two-step TB clearance.
Hold a valid State of Hawaii license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Hold current Basic Life Support CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Have two years of experience as an occupational therapist.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health or another healthcare practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and admit those who meet agency and home health criteria.
Plan, coordinate, and implement treatment according to patient needs, perform ongoing reassessments, and discharge patients when goals are met or they no longer meet home health requirements.
Develop care plans for Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).
Delegate duties to HHAs and COTAs in accordance with agency and regulatory policies.
Supervise HHAs and COTAs and provide input according to agency policy.
Manage assigned patient cases, consult appropriate community and internal resources, and make appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.