Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Hilo, HI

20d

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring a Physical Therapist for a 13-week home health travel assignment on the Big Island of Hawaii. The role provides physical therapy services in patients’ homes, including evaluating mobility and function, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, and educating clients and their representatives. The position uses a tablet for patient-care documentation and offers paid training and clinical support. Round-trip airfare is covered, and the compensation is $70–$80 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation with the assignment.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in Hawaii.
• Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
• Strong home health experience.
• Proficiency with Home Care Home Base (HCHB).
• Solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessment of joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, stability, gait patterns, strength, endurance, balance, and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance interventions, and other appropriate treatments.
• Implement evidence-based integumentary protective interventions to prevent wounds and promote wound repair, using dressings and topical agents.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan.
• Educate clients, family members, and other client representatives on rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document patient-care observations, interventions, evaluations, and services using a tablet.

Benefits

• Round-trip airfare covered.
• Competitive pay with a tax-deferred stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Recognition and Therapy Hero programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid training.
• Clinical support around the clock.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time