Occupational Therapist - HAWAII $$

Location: Honolulu, HI
Position: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (Full-Time, Day Shift)
Relocation Assistance: Available

This position will interview quickly as we urgently need qualified candidates. Submit your application promptly to be considered.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This role involves working in a dynamic acute care environment to develop and implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patients' functional needs, ensuring a safe discharge to home or another care facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement rehabilitation programs according to occupational therapy principles.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure comprehensive care addressing all functional needs of patients.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Qualifications:

• Current or eligible for Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Current BLS/HCP CPR certification.
• Preferred: One (1) year of professional Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care hospital or outpatient setting.
• Highly preferred: Acute care experience.

Physical Demands:

• Essential: Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting (15-50 pounds), pushing/pulling (up to 50 pounds), carrying (15 pounds).
• Continuous: Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching below shoulder.
• Frequent: Sitting, stooping/bending, lifting (15 pounds), pushing/pulling (up to 50 pounds), reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, carrying (15 pounds), repetitive arm/hand motions.
• Occasional: Kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping, frequent gripping.

Working Conditions:

• Generally not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
• Fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment due to various demands on therapists.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $94,220 to $106,780 per year, depending on experience.

• Generous benefits package.

• Up to $11,000 relocation assistance for candidates relocating to Hawaii.

• Professional development reimbursement.

About Us: Join a team of caring inpatient rehab professionals who are recognized for providing the highest level of patient care. Our facility has earned accolades such as a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and an "A" grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment and commitment to professional development.