Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $2,446 per week

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of home health experience for a 13-week travel contract serving the Big Island of Hawai'i.

Details

• Home health setting serving a primarily geriatric patient population across the island of Hawai'i
• Patient population includes individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, and cognitive conditions
• Clinical focus includes post-op care (total hip, total knee, spinal surgery), stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson's disease, dementia, COPD, CHF, and peripheral vascular disease
• Productivity requirement of 25 units per week
• Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00–16:30)
• Uses Homecare Homebase (HCHB) for documentation
• Occasional floating to cover Kauai, Maui, and/or Oahu may be required; all float-related expenses are covered

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of home health physical therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Active Hawaii PT license required if applicable
• Proficiency in OASIS assessments and Medicare start-of-care processes required
• Experience with geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic patient populations required
• Skills required include evaluation, plan of care development, gait training, adaptive/assistive device use, pain assessment, strength testing, vital signs monitoring, and patient/family education
• Experience with HCHB or similar home health EMR preferred
• Preferred skills include wound care, lymphedema management, MS, spinal cord injury, TBI, and neurodevelopmental technique (NDT)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, OASIS completion, plan of care development, short- and long-term goal setting, reassessments, and discharge planning
• Candidate will provide home exercise programs and educate patients and families on safety, injury prevention, medications, and signs of abuse
• Environmental barrier identification and home safety assessment are key components of the role
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrubs in any color and closed-toed shoes are required
• Please be prepared to provide total months of start-of-care/OASIS experience and average frequency of Medicare starts of care per week for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-726441. 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.