Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist
Hilo, HI
Ardor Health Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,500/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$760/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,740/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Description
Travel Physical Therapist – SNF/Rehab
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hilo, Hawaii
Profession: Physical Therapist
Setting: Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation
Facility: Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Hilo, HI | Big Island
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Physical Therapist Opportunity – Hilo, HI
Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel contract at Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hilo, Hawaii.
This is a great opportunity for a PT who enjoys working with an adult and geriatric rehabilitation population, helping patients regain strength, mobility, balance and functional independence following illness, injury, surgery or hospitalization.
Position Highlights
- Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation
- Adult and geriatric patient population
- PT evaluations and reassessments
- Individualized plans of care
- Therapeutic exercise and strengthening
- Gait and balance training
- Transfer and functional mobility training
- Fall prevention and safety
- Patient and caregiver education
- Progress monitoring and treatment-plan modifications
- Interdisciplinary rehabilitation
- Focus on maximizing independence and quality of life
Why Hilo?
This assignment puts you on the Big Island of Hawaii, with tropical scenery and outdoor adventures basically refusing to be subtle.
Hilo offers access to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, rainforest trails, beaches and incredible coastal scenery. It's an especially appealing Hawaii assignment for someone who enjoys hiking, nature and exploring outside of work.
Why Ardor Health Solutions?
- Guaranteed weekly per diems, even during approved time off
- Double-time pay between the facility guarantee and 40 hours, when applicable
- Day 1 medical, dental and vision
- Weekly pay
- Travel and licensing assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Ardor has specialized in travel healthcare for 25+ years
Amanda Anson | Ardor Health Solutions
Employer
Ardor Health Solutions
Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.
If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.
At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.
Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.
One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.
About Hilo, HI
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Hilo, HI here's what you should know:- Hilo's cost of living is higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of housing.
- Wages may not match up with the higher cost of living, so it's important to budget accordingly.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows range from 63-68°F.
- Hilo experiences significant rainfall throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Hilo, but availability may vary.
- It's advisable to start searching early to secure suitable furnished housing.
- Hilo is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the island.
- Hilo has a diverse population, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include sun-related conditions due to the tropical climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Hilo due to its healthcare facilities and natural attractions.
- Hilo offers a vibrant food scene with restaurants like Café Pesto, Ken's House of Pancakes, and Hilo Bay Café.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and hiking.
- The city also hosts attractions like Rainbow Falls, the Big Island Chocolate Festival, and the Hilo Farmers Market.
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