Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Recognition & Rewards

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursements

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Hawaii is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Big Island Visits team on a part-time basis with benefits. You will work 1:1 with clients to improve function and independence in daily activities, under the guidance of a supervising Occupational Therapist.

Eligible candidates must be licensed in Hawaii, willing to travel within the assigned territory, and meet accreditation and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Hawaii.
• Be willing and able to travel in assigned territory.
• Have graduated from an OT curriculum accredited jointly by the AMA and AOTA.
• Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 patient care to improve function, ADLs, and IADLs.
• Educate patients and families in rehabilitative care.
• Document observations and interventions accurately.
• Collaborate with a supervising OT and the care team.

Skills

Hawaii OTA license

Travel ready

Proficiency exam

OT supervision

OTA program degree

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Make an Impact as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Big Island Visits team. As a home health COTA, you’ll join a multi-disciplinary home health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive medical care at home. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Delivering this care is our highest priority and greatest joy. We want you to join us!

Part-Time with Benefits!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Be partnered with an experienced and supportive home health Occupational Therapist

• Follow established care plans and work with patients 1:1 to improve function, ADL, and IADLs

• Educate and instruct patients, family members, and other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to support the client’s health, safety, and independent living

• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet

Compensation & Schedule:

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule

• Flexible scheduling

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options

• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses

• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays

• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits

• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance

• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications for a BAYADA Occupational Therapy Assistants:

• Be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Hawaii

• Be willing and able to travel in assigned territory

• Have graduated 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 school transcript or diploma; OR

• Have two years of appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service when initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977

• Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist

Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:

• Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider

• Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row

• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity

• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

As a BAYADA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant you will be prepared to succeed.

• Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident

• Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our COTAs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. We can't wait to meet you!

Locations We're Hiring: Hilo OR Kona Side of the Island

Type :Per Diem or Part-Time with Benefits!

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $50-$55 per point

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.