Physical Therapist – Rehabilitation
Kapa'a, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for an acute care hospital in rural Kauai, HI, covering inpatient and outpatient settings across multiple units including ICU, SNF, ER, and an outpatient PT clinic.

Responsibilities

• Rural hospital setting on Kauai, HI, serving inpatient (25%) and outpatient (75%) populations
• Inpatient coverage spans the ER, ICU, Med/Surg (acute, observation, and SNF), and occasionally OB
• Extensive work in a hospital-based outpatient PT clinic
• Outpatient diagnoses vary broadly; inpatient focus includes acute-to-SNF mobility progression and discharge planning
• Patient load ranges from 5 to 15 patients per day, scheduled every 30–45 minutes with 1-hour slots for new evaluations
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (with a 12:00–1:00 PM lunch break); some flexibility in work hours may occur
• Saturday availability is required — no exceptions
• Primary responsibilities include PT evaluations and treatments across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Two-day orientation provided: day one covers HR onboarding, safety, risk and quality management, compliance education, and IT orientation (begins at 7:30 AM); day two is dedicated to EMR training
• The rural Kauai setting demands a high degree of clinical independence and adaptability across diverse patient populations
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience required
• Experience across inpatient (acute, ICU, SNF) and outpatient settings required
• Active Hawaii PT license required — candidates should obtain licensure as soon as possible if not already held; license required if applicable
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Must be able to work independently in a rural setting with a thorough, well-rounded clinical approach
• Knowledge of discharge planning required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts