Occupational Therapist

Ohana Pacific Management Company•Hilo, HI

13d•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to develop and implement a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their homes in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and the patient’s needs. This position serves as the case manager and supervises home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants when appropriate. Evaluates assigned patients. Admits those who meet agency and home health criteria. Plans, coordinates, and implements the appropriate treatment according to patient’s needs. Performs ongoing reassessments. Discharges patients when goals are met, or patient does not meet home health requirements. Develop Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) care plans. Delegates duties to HHA’s and COTA’s based on agency and regulatory policies. Supervises and provides input to HHA's and COTA's per agency policy. Assumes responsibility for case management of assigned patients. Consults with appropriate community and internal resources and makes appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.

Requirements

Successfully completed and graduated from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT and have completed all fieldwork requirements.
Current medical/health screening including 2 step TB clearance.
Valid State of Hawaii license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Current Basic Life Support CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification through the American Heart Association.
Two years of experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in home health or other healthcare practice setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their homes.
Serve as the case manager for assigned patients.
Supervise home health aides and certified occupational therapy assistants when appropriate.
Evaluate assigned patients and admit those who meet agency and home health criteria.
Plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate treatment according to patient’s needs.
Perform ongoing reassessments of patients.
Discharge patients when goals are met or patient does not meet home health requirements.
Develop Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) care plans.
Delegate duties to HHA’s and COTA’s based on agency and regulatory policies.
Supervise and provide input to HHA's and COTA's per agency policy.
Consult with appropriate community and internal resources.
Make appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.