Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Waimea, HI where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life on Kauai. Primary duties include PT evaluations and treatments across inpatient (acute, ICU, SNF) and outpatient settings with emphasis on hospital-based outpatient clinic care. A full PT schedule will include a mix of inpatients and outpatients every 30–45 minutes with one-hour new evaluations, treating approximately 5–15 patients per day. You will need to obtain a Hawaii PT license as soon as possible. Minimum Requirements Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. Active State Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Hawaii license required as soon as possible. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, including acute care, ICU, SNF, and outpatient clinic environments. Ability to manage a full caseload with independent clinical decision making in a rural hospital setting. Willingness to work in ER, ICU, Med/Surg (acute, observation, SNF), and occasionally OB. Preferred Qualifications Experience with discharge planning and mobility progression for acute-to-SNF patients. Prior experience in rural or island healthcare settings. Assignment Details M–F 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with a 12:00–1:00 p.m. lunch. Flexibility of work hours may occur. Saturday coverage required. Must be able to work Saturdays. No exceptions. Inpatient duties approximately 25%; outpatient duties approximately 75%. Benefits Designed for Travelers We value your commitment to impacting others. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one. Weekly, on-time pay. Medical benefits and 401(k) options. 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email. Referral bonuses and travel/license reimbursement. Housing assistance may be available. Impacting Patient Care Join as a travel Physical Therapist to provide continuity of care in a hospital setting on Kauai. You will deliver evaluations and treatments across acute, ICU, SNF, and outpatient environments. Your role will support mobility progression, discharge planning, and comprehensive outpatient management, enhancing patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Location Highlights Waimea sits on the west side of Kauai with direct access to Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park, both within approximately 30–60 minutes by car. The area offers coastal beaches such as Polihale Beach about a 40–60 minute drive, local farmers markets and cultural sites in Waimea town within short commutes, and outdoor recreation options including hiking, waterfall viewing, boating, and surfing along the Na Pali Coast accessible by boat tours or longer drives. The community provides a quiet, island lifestyle with opportunities for day trips to larger hubs for dining and services within a one-hour drive. EEO Statement Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jackson Therapy Partners