Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Hawaii Pacific Health; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Pali Momi Medical Center, part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist on a per diem basis. The role focuses on delivering rehabilitative services to hospitalized patients, aiding return to prior function and living settings.

The candidate should hold an Hawaii OT license, NBCOT certification, and AHA CPR/AED. Rotating 8-hour shifts with a 0.475 FTE are involved in a non-bargaining, non-exempt role.

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii Occupational Therapy license required.
• NBCOT certification current and active.
• AED CPR card as per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy to hospitalized patients to restore function.
• Collaborate with the care team and educate patients and families.

Education

Hawaii Occupational Therapy license

NBCOT Certification

AED CPR card (AHA Heart Saver)

Job description

With 118 beds and more than 400 physicians on its medical staff, Pali Momi Medical Center offers a full range of services for the communities of Central and West O'ahu. The hospital has delivered many medical firsts for the community, including Central and West O'ahu’s only interventional cardiac catheterization unit to detect and treat heart disease, a fully integrated minimally invasive surgical suite, a comprehensive women’s center, CT scan and MRI services, and the state’s first retina center. Pali Momi is the only facility in Hawai'i that uses a team triage approach in its emergency room, where patients are promptly evaluated by an emergency physician.

The Occupational Therapy team’s committed professionals deliver a number of integrated work-related therapies, care and rehabilitation programs designed to build our patients’ confidence while helping them reach full potential in mobility, communication and daily living skills. Services include customized treatment programs, performance skills assessments and treatments, adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training and guidance to family members and caregivers.

As the Occupational Therapist, you will help to bring valuable rehabilitative services to hospitalized patients experiencing acute illness/ injuries. In this role, you will provide direct occupational therapy services to facilitate patients’ return to prior levels of function and return to prior living settings. We are looking for someone sensitive and experienced, with excellent communication and patient care skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Pali Momi Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 34402

Pay Range: 50.36 - 55.96 USD per hour

Category: Rehab Services

Minimum Qualifications: Current Hawaii Occupational Therapy license. Current Hawai‘i Occupational Therapy Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Current American Heart Association Heart Saver-Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year general occupational therapy experience. Previous experience with pediatric or adult population.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.