Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$34-$36.05/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with a $1,000 Retention Bonus!
The Company
We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.
- Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.
- Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.
The Position
We are looking for a passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement progressive rehabilitation programs for patients in their homes. This position is also responsible for:
- Administering occupational therapy treatment.
- Provides patient, family, and caregiver education and training as appropriate.
- Performs patient care duties and treatments based on specific needs.
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
The Benefits
- $1,000 Retention Bonus!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K match
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law.
Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Ohana Pacific Health participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more at: E-Verify
Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Acquisitions team.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement progressive rehabilitation programs and provide direct occupational therapy treatment to patients in their homes. Additionally, the role involves educating patients, families, and caregivers on care duties and specific treatment needs.
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $71k–$75k | Occupational Therapy median $110k (middle half $110k–$110k)67 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Hawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Hawaii | 98 active | 9,224 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on | Hawaii Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 4% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
