OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (FULL-PERFORMANCE) - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL, KANEOHE

Duties

• Assists an Occupational Therapist in the evaluation and treatment of patients referred for occupational therapy.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements an ongoing therapeutic occupational therapy program.
• May be required to work on shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Licenses: Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License issued by the State of Hawaii Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: One year of experience in working with patients in a hospital, facility, or program which involved occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of and experience in the application of accepted methods of obtaining assessment data (through testing and observation), reporting own baseline data in various assessment areas including independent living skills and performance; a broad range of standard therapeutic methods and techniques; applicable hospital/facility/program policies and procedures; the ability to modify standard treatment techniques and equipment in working with varied patients; apply purposeful activity to enhance independent living/daily living skills; prepare and maintain work setting equipment and supplies; maintain records; explain services; participate in patient program planning; identify and discuss the need for and carry out evaluation/assessment procedures for patients in treatments; monitor clients progress in consultation with registered therapist; and provide input on discontinuation of services and/or referral to other services.

Qualifications

People Oriented; Positive Attitude; Team Player; and Self-Motivated.

Substitutions

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Class Specification in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Benefits

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Jury Duty, Witness Duty, Death in the Family, Military Duty, Donation to the Blood Bank, Personal Illness or Injury, Serious Illness or Injury of a Family Member, Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transportation Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance, Social Security, Promotions & Transfers, Training & Continuing Education, Sabbatical Leaves with Pay, Travel Expenses, Incentive & Service Awards, Union & Collective Bargaining.