Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Acute Care), The Queen's Medical Center - Manamana (Honolulu, Hawaii) - HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare
Honolulu, HI 96813
About the Job
Job Description:
ABOUT US
The Queen s Health System is a nonprofit health care organization with a rich history of caring for the people of Hawai i. We have four hospitals and more than 70 preventive, specialty health care locations and labs throughout the Pacific region. As the state s largest employer, we have 10,000 caregivers, medical staff, and leadership to help the people of Hawai i achieve optimal health and wellness.
Our caring inpatient Rehab professionals have advanced degrees and certifications to specifically address the complex problems faced in the acute care environment. They collaborate with the patient care team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, social workers, case managers and others to ensure that all patients functional needs are addressed and improved to ensure a safe discharge to the home or to another care facility.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
The Queen s Medical Center has been reverified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons through August 2024 and is the State of Hawai i s designated trauma center and provides the highest level of patient care across the injury continuum from prevention through rehabilitation.
U.S. News & World Report named the Queen s Medical Center as the top hospital in Hawaii in their 2023 2024 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. This marks the 11th straight year that the Queen s Medical Center has earned the #1 spot.
The Leapfrog Group, an independent rating agency that evaluates health care providers on safety, quality and customer value, awarded The Queen s Medical Center A grades for Hospital Safety.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded The Queen s Medical Center a five-star rating, placing the hospital in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Excellent compensation.
Generous benefits package.
Professional development reimbursement.
Relocation assistance of up to *** for those relocating to Hawai i.
JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Occupational Therapist (OT): Plans, develops and implements progressive rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
Constant: reaching below shoulder.
Frequent: stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds, reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions.
Occasional: kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
Some exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning agents.
Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to various demands on therapist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Current BLS certification.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior Occupational Therapy experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or home health environments preferred.
Acute care experience highly preferred.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Day shift
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Specialty Type:
Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialty:
Occupational Therapist
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No
ABOUT US
The Queen s Health System is a nonprofit health care organization with a rich history of caring for the people of Hawai i. We have four hospitals and more than 70 preventive, specialty health care locations and labs throughout the Pacific region. As the state s largest employer, we have 10,000 caregivers, medical staff, and leadership to help the people of Hawai i achieve optimal health and wellness.
Our caring inpatient Rehab professionals have advanced degrees and certifications to specifically address the complex problems faced in the acute care environment. They collaborate with the patient care team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, social workers, case managers and others to ensure that all patients functional needs are addressed and improved to ensure a safe discharge to the home or to another care facility.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
The Queen s Medical Center has been reverified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons through August 2024 and is the State of Hawai i s designated trauma center and provides the highest level of patient care across the injury continuum from prevention through rehabilitation.
U.S. News & World Report named the Queen s Medical Center as the top hospital in Hawaii in their 2023 2024 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. This marks the 11th straight year that the Queen s Medical Center has earned the #1 spot.
The Leapfrog Group, an independent rating agency that evaluates health care providers on safety, quality and customer value, awarded The Queen s Medical Center A grades for Hospital Safety.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded The Queen s Medical Center a five-star rating, placing the hospital in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Excellent compensation.
Generous benefits package.
Professional development reimbursement.
Relocation assistance of up to *** for those relocating to Hawai i.
JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Occupational Therapist (OT): Plans, develops and implements progressive rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
Constant: reaching below shoulder.
Frequent: stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds, reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions.
Occasional: kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
Some exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning agents.
Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to various demands on therapist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.
Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Current BLS certification.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior Occupational Therapy experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or home health environments preferred.
Acute care experience highly preferred.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Day shift
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Specialty Type:
Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialty:
Occupational Therapist
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No
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