Occupational Therapist III, HH

Job Description

Occupational Therapists perform diagnostic assessments and prepare and implement treatment plans for the full range of cases coming within the scope of a program for the habilitation and rehabilitation of patients.

• Administers diagnostic evaluations, analyzes results, and develops individualized treatment plans with goals and timelines.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment, monitors patient progress, and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, multidisciplinary teams, families, and outside agencies regarding patient care and progress.
• Supervises and trains occupational therapy aides, subprofessional staff, students, volunteers, and other healthcare personnel.
• Instructs patients in treatment procedures and conducts staff meetings, conferences, and in‑service training programs.
• Maintains reports and records, manages treatment supplies and purchases, and assists with budget preparation and program planning.

Experience: Occupational Therapy

Experience:

No Experience Required

• License: Licensed with the State of Hawaii as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at the time of appointment.
• Certification: Applicants must have passed the Occupational Therapist national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

• 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.

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 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.

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

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