Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce • Hilo, HI

1d • $1,371 - $1,475 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week travel assignment for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Hilo, Hawaii, working in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) or skilled nursing facility setting. The role involves providing rehabilitation services, developing and implementing treatment plans, and educating residents and families. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including potential weekend and holiday coverage, and may involve floating to other units or facilities. The assignment is through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Requirements

• Current Hawaii license in good standing appropriate to the Physical Therapy Assistant scope of practice; Hawaii license must be active by start of assignment or applicant must apply upon acceptance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work in a LTAC/SNF environment and comply with state and federal regulations
• Orientation and training familiarity with EMR systems as part of onboarding

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the SNF/ICF setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in a skilled nursing facility and/or LTAC setting, including evaluation, reassessment, and treatment planning within licensure and scope of practice
• Develop, implement, or carry out individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize function, mobility, communication, swallowing, independence, and quality of life
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment plans, progress, and discharge goals
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation; monitor progress and adjust plans of care as needed
• Supervise therapy assistants when applicable and coordinate care within the rehabilitation department
• Be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary; may float to other units or facilities based on census and staffing needs
• Complete onboarding including department orientation and EMR training to ensure seamless integration into daily workflows

Benefits

• Orientation to the rehabilitation department
• EMR documentation training on Net Health Rehab Optima and Epic
• Facility workflows and onboarding guidance provided
• Scheduling and logistics support for onboarding, including arrival timing for employee health screening

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed