Occupational Therapist

Hale O Meleana•Lihue, HI

1d•$103,007 - $106,080

About The Position

Ohana Pacific Health is seeking an 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 for assigned patients and supervises home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants when appropriate. The role includes evaluating patients and admitting those who meet agency and home health criteria; planning, coordinating, and providing appropriate treatment; conducting ongoing reassessments; and discharging patients when goals are met or they no longer meet home health requirements. The Occupational Therapist also develops care plans for home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants, delegates duties in accordance with agency and regulatory policies, provides supervision and input, and coordinates case management with community and internal resources, including making interdisciplinary referrals. Ohana Pacific Health describes itself as Hawaii's largest locally owned post-acute healthcare company, with a vision to transform healthcare provision throughout Hawaii and an organizational culture centered on excellence and genuine care, called the “Ohana Experience.”

Requirements

Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT, including completion of 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned patients and admit those who meet agency and home health criteria.
Plan, coordinate, and implement treatment appropriate to patients' needs.
Conduct 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 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.