Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Visits Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their team in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves providing rehabilitative care, following care plans, and documenting patient observations. Candidates must be licensed and willing to travel. This part-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $50 to $55 per point based on qualifications, and includes flexible scheduling and benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Be willing and able to travel in assigned territory.
• Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Follow established care plans and work with patients 1:1 to improve function, ADL, and IADLs.
• Accurately document observations and interventions.
• Educate and instruct patients and families on rehabilitative care.

Skills

Ability to educate and instruct patients

Documentation skills

Ability to follow care plans

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Hawaii

Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

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!

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. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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 and surrounding areas

Type :Part-Time

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.

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.