Occupational Therapist

Ohana Pacific Management Company•Hilo, HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohana Pacific Health is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to develop and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes, in accordance with occupational therapy principles and practices and each patient’s needs. The role serves as case manager for assigned patients and supervises home health aides (HHAs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) when appropriate. The position is part-time, three days per week, and includes a $1,000 retention bonus. Ohana Pacific Health is Hawaii’s largest locally owned post-acute healthcare company. Its organizational culture, called the “Ohana Experience,” is based on excellence and genuine care, and its vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health or another healthcare practice setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and admit those who meet agency and home health criteria.
Plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate treatment based on patient needs.
Perform ongoing patient reassessments.
Discharge patients when goals are met or when they no longer meet home health requirements.
Develop care plans for home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants.
Delegate duties to HHAs and COTAs according to agency and regulatory policies.
Supervise HHAs and COTAs and provide input in accordance with agency policy.
Manage assigned patient cases.
Consult appropriate community and internal resources and make interdisciplinary referrals.