Regional Physical Therapist III

LOCATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Physical Therapy

POSITION STATUS: 0.30 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE: BU13 | SR20

SALARY RATE: Negotiable (Hourly) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES: This position is located within the Rehabilitation Services Unit, specifically in the Physical Therapy sub-unit at Kona Community Hospital. This position will provide Physical Therapy services for both Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital. The Physical Therapy program involves evaluations and treatment by therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapy, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, and other modalities. Services are provided to in-patients, SNF swing bed patients, and outpatient same day surgical patients.

The Physical Therapist III position prepares treatment plans and administers or delegates to licensed PTAs as appropriate all physical therapy procedures for the full range of cases falling within the scope of a program for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease; performs evaluations and prepares testing summaries; may provide all physical therapy services for hospitals and performs other related duties as assigned. This position may be required to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Position will provide physical therapy evaluation, treatment, prevention, and education of disabilities, injuries and diseases. Treatment includes but is not limited to: Functional limitations that are preventing the patient from performing at their previous level of function before admittance. Education regarding their illness or disability, home exercise programs, equipment use, family/caregiver education. Safety and Prevention regarding functional mobility.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

LICENSE REQUIRED: A valid unrevoked license with the State of Hawaii as a Physical Therapist at the time of appointment.

CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers at time of appointment

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• PHYSICAL THERAPY EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of experience as a professional physical therapist is preferred.

KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, kinesiology and related sciences; principles and practices of physical therapy; the technical procedures and modalities of physical therapy; current treatment techniques including use and modification of appropriate therapy equipment and appliances; and available physical therapy resources in the community.
• ABILITY TO: Independently plan and administer physical therapy treatments based upon medical diagnosis; test for and evaluate clients' physical limitations; explain physical therapy treatments and instruct clients and others in the application of the physical therapy procedures; deal effectively with patients; set up treatment schedules and determine when therapies should be discontinued; keep records and prepare reports; supervise sub-professional physical therapy personnel.


ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.


MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.


CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.


HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.


MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.


CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.


IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION


Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.


CONTACT INFORMATION : KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io, email: View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our website at


Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io.