Geriatric OT Assistant — Rehab & Independence

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based OT services under a licensed OT. You will help residents maximize independence, participate in ADL/IADL training, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a skilled nursing setting.

Requirements include an accredited COTA degree, Hawaii license, NBCOT certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program.
• Hawaii Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• NBCOT Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• New graduate or 0–4 years of COTA experience; geriatric rehab preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, EMR, and strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist to improve residents' ADLs, IADLs, upper extremity function, cognition, and independence.
• Monitor resident progress and assist with evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and equipment recommendations.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and progress.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation compliant with CMS and facility standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe discharge planning and positive rehabilitation outcomes.
• Promote resident safety by infection prevention and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in COTA

Hawaii COTA license

NBCOT-COTA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, evidence-based OT services under a licensed OT. You will help residents maximize independence, participate in ADL/IADL training, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a skilled nursing setting.

Requirements include an accredited COTA degree, Hawaii license, NBCOT certification, and BLS.