Travel Home Health Physical Therapist

Company: American Traveler
Location: Hilo
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Hilo, Hawaii. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of home health experience for a 13-week travel assignment serving a geriatric patient population across the Hawaiian Islands. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Home health setting serving a primarily geriatric patient population on the Big Island of Hawai'i - Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) - Productivity requirement of 25 units per week - Occasional floating to cover Kauai, Maui, and/or Oahu may be required; all float-related expenses are covered - Patient population includes those with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and cognitive conditions such as post-stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, COPD, CHF, and post-op surgical cases - Documentation via MatrixCare - Procedures and assessments include OASIS, plan of care development, reassessments, gait training, ROM exercises, strength testing, and discharge planning - Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, goal-setting, home exercise program development, reassessments, and discharge planning - Patient and family education is a key component of the role, including safety, injury prevention, and identifying signs of abuse - Preferred experience includes wound care, lymphedema management, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT) - Scrubs in any color and closed-toed shoes are required - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a home health setting on the Big Island of Hawai'i /n /n Requirements/n - Minimum 1 year of recent home health PT experience required - Current BLS certification (AHA) required - Active Hawaii PT license required if applicable - Proficiency with geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic patient populations required - Experience with OASIS documentation and home health plan of care required - Familiarity with adaptive and assistive devices, including walkers, Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, and lower extremity prosthetics - Skills in pain assessment, vital signs monitoring, skin integrity evaluation, and patient/family education required - Experience with cardiopulmonary conditions (COPD, CHF, CABG, MI, PVD) required - Strong time management skills required /n Benefits/n - 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 /n American Traveler Job ID P-675745. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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