Occupational Therapist Iii-Fte ; Koh

DATE POSTED: 06/04/2024

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST III-30% FTE-NO BENEFITS

RECRUITMENT NO: KOH 24-103

JOB LOCATION: KOHALA HOSPITAL

SALARY RANGE: $27.06/hr + $15.47 shortage differential

JOB DUTIES: The Occupational Therapy (OT) program provides services to the acute-care and long-term care patients, treating patients individually or in groups with psychosocial and physical dysfunction. Implements and carries out medically prescribed activities which will assist in restoring physical function up to maximum level of competence, and psychosocial and constructive activities which will help the patient to adapt to the social demands of living.

This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SHIFTS AS NECESSARY BASED ON HOSPITAL OPERATIONS; SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24/7.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EDUCATION
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Must have a baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy from a school of occupational therapy approved at the time of graduation by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. in collaboration with the American Medical Association; or in the case of a foreign-trained person, the credentials indicating completion of an occupational therapy education program shall be evaluated and approved by the Certification Committee of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.

Must have successfully completed the field work requirements prescribed by the degree awarding school.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as an Occupational Therapist under medical supervision. The experience must have equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories, prevention, and treatment of disabilities by occupational therapy and their proper application by the use of activities which are appropriate to the patient’s physical and psychological condition and utilizing appropriate manual and other physical skills.

CERTIFICATION: Certification and Registration:
In accordance with Chapter 457G of the Hawaii Revised Statues (HRS), all applicants shall:
1) have passed the occupational therapist national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); and
2) be registered with the State of Hawaii as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at the time of appointment.

LICENSURE
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Licensure:
For certain positions, applicants may be required to possess a valid State of Hawaii driver’s license, Type 3.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily. Disabilities in these or other areas will not automatically result in disqualification.

Those applicants who demonstrate that they are capable of performing the essential functions of the position will not be disqualified under this section.

Any condition which would cause applicants to be a hazard to themselves or others is cause for disqualification. Any disqualification under this section will be made only after a review of all pertinent information including the results of the medical examination, and requires the approval of the VP/Director of Human Resources.

All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

Required Forms & Documentation: Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., official transcript or degree) to be given credit for education and/or experience. A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, Kona Community Hospital reserves the right to request an official copy.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications…