Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,120 to $2,430 per week in Hilo, HI

Physical Therapist
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,120 to $2,430 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 1/11/2027

About the Position

Location: Hilo, HI
Contract Length: 26 Weeks
Specialty: Rehabilitation
Shift: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Start: 1/11/2027
Experience Required: 1+ years
Holiday Coverage: Must be available to work weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations

We are seeking an experienced Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to join an acute care hospital in Hilo, HI and deliver high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from surgery, injury, and neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills and a compassionate approach to helping patients restore function and independence. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated rehabilitation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities, mobility deficits, and rehabilitation needs upon admission and throughout the care continuum
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans aligned with each patient's goals and physician orders
• Perform therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and family members on home exercise programs, safe mobility techniques, and fall prevention strategies
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team including occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and case managers
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and appropriate follow-up care

Pay range: $2,120 to $2,430 per week.

Travel PT package: $2,430/week (40 hours) = $38/hour taxable + up to $912/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $53–$59/hour fully taxable ($2,120–$2,360/week for 40 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active HI PT license
• BLS certification
• 1+ years of Rehabilitation experience
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number