Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health - $2,526 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,526 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Lihue, Hawaii |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Lihue, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- 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 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 1+ year of home health experience for a 13-week Home Health assignment on the beautiful island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i.
Details
- Home health setting serving a primarily geriatric patient population (kupuna) in their homes on Kaua'i
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Productivity requirement of 25 units per week
- Patient population includes neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary conditions including post-stroke, post-op spinal surgery, total hip/knee replacement, COPD, CHF, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and more
- Occasional floating to cover Oahu, Maui, and/or the Big Island may be required; all float-related expenses are covered
- HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) used for documentation; experience preferred
- OASIS documentation required; more than 3 months of OASIS experience required
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent home health PT experience required
- More than 3 months of OASIS documentation experience required
- Current BLS certification (AHA) required
- Active HI state PT license required; license required if applicable
- Proficiency in geriatric, neurological, and orthopedic patient care
- Experience with adaptive and assistive devices, gait training, home exercise program development, and plan of care management
- Skills in patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, and environmental barrier identification
- Travel experience not required; first-time travelers are welcome
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluation, plan of care development, OASIS assessments, reassessments, goal setting, and discharge planning
- Preferred skills include wound care, lymphedema management, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, TBI, and neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT)
- Scrubs in any color and closed-toed shoes are required
- Please be prepared to provide total months of start-of-care/OASIS experience and frequency of Medicare patient starts of care per week for consideration
- This is a unique opportunity to serve an underserved island community in a stunning natural environment
American Traveler Job ID #P-734613. 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.
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