Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Waimea, HI at a hospital setting where you will support inpatient and outpatient populations across acute, ICU, SNF, and outpatient clinic environments. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Hawaii Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Applicants must obtain Hawaii PT license as soon as possible.
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience providing PT evaluations and treatments across inpatient acute, ICU, med/surg, SNF and outpatient clinic settings. Inpatient experience should include mobility progression and discharge planning.
- Ability to evaluate and treat a full patient schedule, including new evaluations and follow-up treatments (typical cadence: 30–60 minute appointments; volume may range from approximately 5 to 15 patients per day).
- Comfort working independently in a rural setting and adapting care approaches for diverse outpatient diagnoses.
- Willingness to work in ER, ICU, Med/Surg (Acute, Observation, SNF), occasional OB, and hospital-based outpatient PT clinic.
- Must be able to work Saturdays. No exceptions.
- Preferred: prior experience in rural or island healthcare settings. Preferred: experience with discharge planning and interdisciplinary coordination.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Shift: Days.
- Shift Days: Monday through Friday, plus required Saturdays.
- Shift Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 12:00 PM–1:00 PM lunch; flexibility in work hours may occur.
- Settings: Inpatient (approx. 25% — acute, ICU, SNF) and Outpatient (approx. 75%) mix.
- Responsibilities: PT evaluations and treatments, some ER and ICU coverage, inpatient mobility progression, outpatient clinic caseload, and discharge planning.
Location Highlights
Waimea, HI offers access to both coastal and mountainous outdoor recreation. Waimea is near Waimea Canyon State Park, approximately a 45–60 minute drive to the west side’s canyon viewpoints and hiking trails, and within 10–20 minutes of local beaches such as Polihale or nearby shoreline access. The area supports an outdoor lifestyle with opportunities for hiking, surfing, fishing, and island excursions, and provides a quieter, rural living environment with local markets and community events. Air travel connections to Lihue Airport are typically within a 20–30 minute drive, and ferry and inter-island flight options are available for travel to other Hawaiian islands.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. A recruiter will confirm specific benefits for this assignment.
- Comprehensive benefits package available starting day one, subject to assignment terms.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Travel and license reimbursement options may apply.
- Housing assistance options may be available.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Provide care across a range of settings while experiencing life in Hawaii. A recruiter will contact you with further details and next steps.
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.
