Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Hilo, HI

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care

Location

Hilo, HI | Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
• Perform evaluations, reassessments, treatments, and other clinical services consistent with licensure and scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize 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; may include supervision of therapy assistants as applicable to role

Required Qualifications

• Active State of Hawaii Occupational Therapist license in good standing required by start of assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Availability to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary based on facility operations
• Ability 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 platforms such as Net Health Rehab Optima and/or Epic

Why Join Us

• Orientation to the rehabilitation department, EMR documentation systems, and facility workflows is provided to support a smooth transition into the role
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient quality of life in a unique island setting