Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Therapy
Waimea, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week travel contract in a rural hospital setting in Kauai, HI, covering inpatient and outpatient care across multiple units.

Details

• Works across inpatient (25%) and outpatient (75%) settings, including ER, ICU, Med/Surg (acute, observation, and SNF), occasional OB, and a hospital-based outpatient PT clinic
• Patient volume ranges from 5 to 15 patients per day, with appointments scheduled every 30–45 minutes and one hour allotted for new evaluations
• Inpatient responsibilities include acute to SNF mobility progression and discharge planning; outpatient responsibilities cover a broad range of diagnoses
• Primary shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break; flexibility in work hours may be required
• Saturday availability is required — no exceptions
• Two-day orientation: Day 1 covers HR onboarding, safety, risk and quality management, and IT; Day 2 is focused on EMR training

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings required, including ICU, acute care, SNF, and outpatient
• 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
• Ability to practice independently in a rural setting with a comprehensive, thorough approach to patient care
• Knowledge of discharge planning and inpatient mobility progression

Additional Information

• Primary duties include PT evaluations and treatments across a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient diagnoses
• Rural setting in Kauai demands a high level of clinical independence and adaptability
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this position
• Orientation consists of 2 days of on-site training beginning at 10:00 AM on Day 1