Pays $70,720 - $74,984/year — $35k below the Occupational Therapy Assistant market median of ~$110k (29 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,625 in this specialty)
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
About the Role
Home health COTA in Hawaii. $70-75K. $1K retention bonus. Relocation help. Full benefits. 401K match. Work in paradise.
Join Ohana Pacific Management as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Hawaii. Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with a $1,000 Retention Bonus!
Relocation Assistance may be available
The Company: We are Ohana Pacific Health.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from AOTA or AOTE or Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree with certification in occupational therapy.
- Current medical/health screening including 2 Step TB clearance.
- Valid State of Hawaii license to practice as a COTA or license eligibility letter prior to the first day of employment.
- Current Basic Life Support CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification through the American Heart Association.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $34 - $36.05/hour
- Signing bonus: $1,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Ohana Pacific Management in Hawaii.
Key Responsibilities
The COTA will implement progressive rehabilitation programs and administer occupational therapy treatments for patients in their homes. They are also responsible for providing essential education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Hawaii, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$107k across 43 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Hawaii's cost-of-living index is 186.4 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state — Hawaii ranks #12 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Ohana Pacific Management a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapy Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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