Outpatient/Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist
Hilo, HI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Rehabilitation Therapy Contract Position - Hilo, Hawaii

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Description

• Provide rehabilitation therapy services in both outpatient and acute rehab settings.
• Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned patients as either outpatient or inpatient.
• Plan and implement ongoing therapeutic physical therapy programs as prescribed by the ordering physician.
• Regularly update treatment plans and home exercise programs.
• Independently manage a full caseload.
• Determine when to perform re-evaluations based on insurance authorization.
• Must be able to work on Hawaii State and Federal holidays as needed.
• Use department equipment and electronic medical records systems including Net Health Therapy and Meditech.

Requirements

• Must have an active Hawaii State physical therapy license before the start of the assignment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults in outpatient and acute rehab settings.
• BLS certification from the American Red Cross is required.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Additional Information

• Candidates must arrive the Thursday before the start date for an employee health appointment on Friday.
• Do not accept the start date if unable to arrive on time for this appointment.