World Nurses is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job DescriptionThis role is best suited for a Physical Therapist with strong acute inpatient experience. The primary responsibility is providing comprehensive physical therapy services in an acute rehab environment, with secondary coverage in ICF/SNF rehabilitation settings.
The PT will evaluate and re-evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans as prescribed by the attending physician or consulting specialist, and deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays depending on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations for assigned patients.
- Develop individualized therapy plans focused on functional rehabilitation.
- Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions according to physician orders.
- Provide consultative PT services as needed.
- Document all patient interactions thoroughly within the EMR system.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery.
- Support rehab programming in acute, acute rehab, and ICF/SNF settings.
- Maintain compliance with all facility, state, and professional regulations.
- Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as required.
Requirements- Active Hawaii PT License by assignment start (must apply upon acceptance).
- BLS certification (valid and unexpired).
- Minimum 6 months of experience working with adult patients in at least one of the following: acute care, rehab hospital, or skilled nursing facility.
- Ability to work variable schedules, including weekends and holidays.
- Experience documenting in Meditech or comparable EMR is preferred.
Additional Notes- Candidates must arrive the Thursday before the assignment begins to complete employee health requirements on Friday (mandatory).
- Compliance items must be completed before the assignment start date.
Please note: Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
