Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Hilo (HI); In loco; USD 58.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Life Care Centers of America’s Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab services under physician referral, following applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The OT will work with a dedicated team to deliver post-acute care, participate in interdisciplinary planning, and help patients regain ADLs using state-of-the-art rehab equipment.

Competenze

• NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in the applicable State with active license in good standing
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current

Mansioni

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (activities of daily living)
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team

Formazione

BSOT or MSOT

NBCOT certification

State licensure

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Descrizione del lavoro

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!

At Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and community focused environment. Located in Hilo, the oldest city in the Hawaiian archipelago as well as the largest city on the island of Hawaii, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center provides short term rehabilitation, short term care and post-operative recovery. In addition, our team approach to care connects dedicated staff with state-of-the-art rehab equipment and an onsite physician. We are also identified by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best Nursing Homes for 2026 for high-performing short-term rehab and long-term care. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment. We hope you will consider joining our team,

Compensation Range

• Full Time: $42 to $52
• PRN: $45 to $55

Position Summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer