Travel Physical Therapist General Job at Healthforce in Hilo, HI

Overview Physical Therapist, General, is needed in Hilo, Hawaii, United States to begin on 09/22/2026 for a 26-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,433 to $2,490. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. Shift: 5x8 Rotating. Work setting involves hospital-based acute inpatient care with primary coverage in ACUTE Inpatient and ACUTE Rehab, and secondary coverage in ICF/SNF Rehab. A Hawaii license is required by start of assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,433–$2,490 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Rotating
• Start date: 09/22/2026
• Setting: hospital-based acute inpatient and rehab services

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and re-evaluate assigned residents/patients; plan and implement an ongoing therapeutic physical therapy program as prescribed by the attending physician and/or consulting specialist; provide consulting physical therapy services as needed.
• Deliver patient-centered PT services to adults with varied acuity, focusing on primary ACUTE Inpatient needs and ACUTE Rehab, with secondary coverage for ICF/SNF Rehab.
• Develop, document, and adjust treatment plans; monitor progress and modify goals in collaboration with the care team.
• Document care in the EMR (Meditech), maintain accurate records, and communicate findings to physicians, therapists, and family/caregivers.
• Be available to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Hawaii physical therapy license in good standing by start date (active required; traveler must apply upon acceptance and obtain license by start).
• BLS certification.
• Minimum 6 months of work experience with adults in at least one setting (Acute, rehab hospital, or SNF) focusing on rehabilitation.
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR.
• Ability to work variable shifts (Mon-Fri, Tue-Sat, or Sun-Thu 8:30am–5:00pm) and to cover weekends/holidays as needed.
• Must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health onboarding.

Benefits and Support

• Assignment and credentialing support throughout the travel period.
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support for assistance during the assignment.
• Onboarding coordination to facilitate start readiness, including health requirements.
• EMR training and go-live assistance as part of onboarding.
• Ongoing point-of-contact for questions and issues during the assignment.

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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