Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Long-Term Care

Location

Hilo, HI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Generally five (5) days per week, likely including one weekend day

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
• Perform treatments and clinical services consistent with licensure, discipline, and scope of practice
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize resident function, independence, mobility, and quality of life
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and patient progress
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current, active State of Hawaii COTA license in good standing (must be obtained prior to assignment start date)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as required based on facility operations
• Willingness to float to other units or facilities based on census and staffing needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a SNF or ICF setting
• Familiarity with EMR documentation platforms used in rehabilitation settings

Why Join Us

• Orientation provided, including training on rehabilitation department workflows and EMR documentation systems
• Opportunity to work in a unique and desirable location while making a meaningful impact in long-term care