Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $3,915 per week in Hawaii County, HI

Company: Ambition 24Hours
Location: Hilo
Posted on: February 24, 2026

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Location: Hawaii County, HI Agency: Ambition 24Hours Pay: $3,915 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 9 hours Contract Duration: 27 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) Location: Waimea, HI (Rural Kauai) Department: Rehabilitation Therapy Job Type: 13-week Contract | Full-time Position overview The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive acute and outpatient rehabilitation services across hospital-based settings in a rural community environment. This role is best suited to an experienced, highly independent clinician who can manage a diverse caseload spanning inpatient, ICU, ER, SNF, Med/Surg, and outpatient clinic care. Schedule Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (lunch 12:00 1:00 PM). Must be able to work Saturdays; no exceptions. Key responsibilities Perform PT evaluations and treatments across inpatient (approximately 25%) and outpatient (approximately 75%) settings, including ICU, ER, Med/Surg, SNF, and a hospital-based outpatient clinic. Manage mobility progression from acute admission through discharge planning, including gait training, transfers, fall prevention, and equipment recommendations. Treat a wide range of outpatient diagnoses (orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, and chronic conditions) using independent clinical judgment and evidence-based practice. Maintain a full, mixed caseload of approximately 5 15 patients per day, balancing acute and outpatient responsibilities and optimizing schedule efficiency. Document evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, case management, and other rehab professionals to support coordinated, patient-centered care and safe transitions. Required qualifications & skills Active (or quickly obtainable) Hawaii Physical Therapist license. Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including both acute care and outpatient settings. Current BLS/BCLS certification. Demonstrated independence in managing complex, mixed-setting caseloads and making sound clinical decisions with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a rural hospital environment, adapt to variable resources, and build rapport within a close-knit community. Core competencies Acute and outpatient physical therapy evaluation and intervention. Patient mobility, functional progression, and discharge planning from hospital to home or post-acute care. Time management and organization in a high-mix, moderate-volume setting (5 15 patients/day). Interdisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient teams. Clinical independence, adaptability, and problem-solving in a rural healthcare context

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