Senior Occupational Therapist: Inpatient & Rehab Leader

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick days

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement system participation

Student loan repayment/scholarship (in

Student loan repayment & scholarship

Job summary

East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation seeks an Occupational Therapist III to evaluate and treat patients across inpatient, outpatient, behavioral health, and long-term care settings. You will develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation services in the East Hawaii Region.

You will cover HHSC facilities including Honokaʻa and Kaʻū hospitals when needed, fabricate splints, supervise OTAs and

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.

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.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Supervision of OTAs & interns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Hawaii State OT License

NBCOT Certification

BLS certification

Job description

East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation seeks an Occupational Therapist III to evaluate and treat patients across inpatient, outpatient, behavioral health, and long-term care settings. You will develop individualized plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation services in the East Hawaii Region.

You will cover HHSC facilities including Honokaʻa and Kaʻū hospitals when needed, fabricate splints, supervise OTAs and