Occupational Therapist (OT) & COTA - Positions Available, Oahu

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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$100k-$120k

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HOME HEALTH | PER DIEM | O'AHU, HAWAII

Occupational Therapist (OT)
$80 per visit or $100,000–$120,000 annually (based on caseload)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
$60 per visit

Location: O'ahu, Hawaii (Reliable transportation required)

Schedule: Flexible Per Diem | Build Your Own Caseload

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PROVIDE THERAPY WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

Always Best Care Home Health is a growing Medicare-certified home health agency serving patients throughout O'ahu. We're seeking compassionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) who are passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized in-home therapy.

If you're looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, we'd love to hear from you.

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COMPENSATION

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

  • $80 per routine visit
  • Annual salary option: $100,000–$120,000 (based on caseload)

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

  • $60 per visit

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WHY JOIN ALWAYS BEST CARE

  • Flexible per diem scheduling
  • Build and manage your own caseload
  • One-on-one patient care in patients' homes
  • Supportive clinical and administrative team
  • Meaningful relationships with patients and families
  • Opportunity to improve patient independence and safety
  • Locally operated agency focused on quality care

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll help patients improve their ability to safely perform everyday activities while promoting independence in the home environment.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver occupational therapy services in patients' homes
  • Complete initial evaluations and follow-up visits
  • Perform fall risk assessments and home safety evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans (OT)
  • Assist with treatment interventions established by the supervising OT (COTA)
  • Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary team
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

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QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

  • Active Hawaii Occupational Therapist license
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience
  • Home health experience preferred but not required

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

  • Active Hawaii Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred

FOR BOTH POSITIONS

  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Comfortable with community outreach and educational presentations
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team

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APPLY TODAY

We're actively interviewing qualified Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Call 808-207-8558 (available 24/7)

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and gives you the flexibility to provide exceptional therapy services while making a meaningful difference throughout O'ahu.

Key Skills

Patient evaluationFall risk assessmentHome safety evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Hawaii, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$100k (18 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,041 salary observations; 11,909 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem scheduling
Build and manage your own caseload
One-on-one patient care
Supportive clinical and administrative team