Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Hospital•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides caring, dedicated service to REHAB patients and their families and supports the Therapy Department in delivering high-quality, comprehensive, and innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. The role interprets physician orders; evaluates and assesses patients; designs, implements, and modifies plans of care; maintains treatment and progress reports; communicates patient status orally or in writing; and collaborates with team members to help patients reach their goals. The position is part-time or call-in and is non-exempt. The current starting wage is $41.35 per hour; actual pay depends on relevant experience and qualifications, and the wage range may change based on market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

Requirements

Current State of Hawaii Physical Therapist licensure.
Current BLS certification.
Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.
Graduate of an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Ability to safely and effectively manage patients’ mobility.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to see and hear to safely provide care to patients.

Nice To Haves

For inpatient work: one year of physical rehabilitation experience.
For outpatient work: at least two years of physical rehabilitation experience.
Professional affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Professional affiliation with the Hawaii Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients for therapy services.
Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans.
Delegate treatment activities to Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, and other support staff as appropriate; provide instruction and monitor staff performance.
Document care in a timely and appropriate manner in compliance with regulatory, third-party payer, and REHAB standards; monitor timely PTA documentation.
Involve patients and caregivers in meeting mutually established discharge goals.
Recommend home modifications and durable medical equipment needs as appropriate.
Complete prescriptions and ensure receipt of appropriate durable medical equipment and adaptive aids.
Orient and train patients and caregivers in self-care skills.
Follow and enforce infection control policies and procedures.
Use sound judgment and ensure patient safety.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and guidelines, the code of conduct, and the REHAB employee handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.