Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a long-term care/nursing home setting. Weekly pay range $1,371–$1,475 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift is rotating to cover department needs with day-shift emphasis and potential weekend coverage. This is a travel – temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,371–$1,475 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating; typically day shift with weekend coverage and possible floating to other units
• Start date: 09/14/2026
• Setting: LTAC/long-term care nursing facility environment
• No guaranteed hours; schedule may vary based on census and staffing

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility and/or LTAC setting, including evaluation, reassessment, and treatment planning within licensure and scope of practice
• Develop, implement, or carry out individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize function, mobility, communication, swallowing, independence, and quality of life
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, progress, and discharge goals
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation; monitor progress and adjust plans of care as needed
• Supervise therapy assistants when applicable and coordinate care within the rehabilitation department
• Be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary; may float to other units or facilities based on census and staffing needs
• Complete onboarding including department orientation and EMR training to ensure seamless integration into daily workflows

Requirements

• Current Hawaii license in good standing appropriate to the Physical Therapy Assistant scope of practice; Hawaii license must be active by start of assignment or applicant must apply upon acceptance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the SNF/ICF setting preferred
• Ability to work in a LTAC/SNF environment and comply with state and federal regulations
• Orientation and training familiarity with EMR systems as part of onboarding

Benefits and Support

• Orientation to the rehabilitation department
• EMR documentation training on Net Health Rehab Optima and Epic
• Facility workflows and onboarding guidance provided
• Scheduling and logistics support for onboarding, including arrival timing for employee health screening

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