Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract in rural Kauai, HI, requiring at least 2 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings including ICU, SNF, and ER.

Details

• Works across inpatient (25%) and outpatient (75%) settings, including acute care, ICU, SNF, Med/Surg (Acute and Observation), ER, OB, and a hospital-based outpatient PT clinic
• Patient load ranges from 5 to 15 patients per day, with sessions every 30–45 minutes and one-hour slots for new evaluations
• Two-day EMR orientation included: Day 1 covers HR, safety, risk and quality management, and IT orientation; Day 2 is dedicated to EMR training
• Primary shift is M–F, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 12–1 PM lunch break; flexibility in hours may occur
• Saturday availability is required — no exceptions
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• Experience in inpatient settings including ICU, acute care, and SNF, as well as outpatient settings required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Active Hawaii PT license required; candidates should begin the Hawaii PT licensure process as soon as possible if not already licensed
• License required if applicable
• Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of discharge planning and acute-to-SNF mobility progression required

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include PT evaluations and treatments across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Role demands independence and thorough clinical care approaches given the rural Kauai setting
• Inpatient duties include acute, ICU, and SNF mobility progression with discharge planning; outpatient duties cover a broad range of diagnoses
• Occasional work in OB unit expected
• Two-day on-site orientation provided prior to independent practice
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this position