Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Kapaa, HI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), range of motion (ROM), strength, and functional deficits for both inpatient and outpatient populations under physician referral.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized occupational therapy plans of care, including orthotics fabrication, sensory integration, psychosocial functioning, and upper extremity motor rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitative care and discharge planning.
• Serve as an activities consultant for long-term care and hospital units, providing guidance on planning and conducting individual and group activity programs.
• Conduct in-service training for hospital staff, orient team members to occupational therapy goals, and contribute to staff education and professional development.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of treatment records, statistical data, and compliance with regulatory standards including TJC, HIPAA, and infection control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Hawaii Occupational Therapy license (or ability to obtain promptly upon placement).
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in ADL assessment, treatment planning, and functional rehabilitation across diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA regulations and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a rehabilitation department that provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services.
• Familiarity with long-term care (LTC) and acute hospital settings.
• Experience with orthotics design, fabrication, and fitting, as well as vocational and psychosocial therapy programs.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a comprehensive rehabilitation services environment offering a wide range of therapeutic modalities and patient populations.
• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting committed to quality patient care and ongoing staff professional development.