Occupational Therapist III, Casual Hire

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

21 vacation days

21 sick days

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

State retirement system

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation in East Hawaii seeks an Occupational Therapist III to evaluate and treat patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including behavioral health and long‑term care. You will develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation services across East Hawaiʻi.

In addition to direct patient care, you will supervise OT staff and interns, fabricate splints, and contribute to quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA‑accredited program.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Hawaii.
• NBCOT certification.
• BLS certification within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and re‑evaluate patients and develop individualized OT treatment plans.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on plans, equipment, safety, and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, progress, outcomes, and billing per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Fabricate splints and adaptive devices and provide consults for specialized OT services.
• Participate in quality improvement, maintain competencies, and supervise OTAs and interns.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Hawaii licensed Occupational Therapist

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

The Occupational Therapist III evaluates and treats patients across inpatient, outpatient, behavioral health, and long-term care settings to improve functional independence and quality of life. This position develops individualized treatment plans, provides patient and caregiver education, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports rehabilitation services across the East Hawaii Region, including coverage at Honokaʻa Hospital and Kaʻū Hospital as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and re-evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, adaptive equipment, home safety, and discharge planning to promote successful recovery.
• Document evaluations, treatment progress, patient outcomes, and billing information accurately and in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care, recommend equipment, and support discharge planning.
• Fabricate splints and adaptive devices as needed and provide consultation for patients requiring specialized occupational therapy services.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, maintain professional competencies, supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and interns as assigned, and perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Hawaii
• Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within one (1) month of employment.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.