Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation

World Nurses is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Waimea, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

We’re hiring qualified professionals nationwide and actively welcoming multi-state and out-of-state candidates to apply. Enjoy exciting opportunities across various states, plus competitive housing stipends and travel allowances designed to support your move. If you’re ready to take your career on the road, apply today and explore roles coast to coast.

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Quick Start
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Lunch 12:00–1:00 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Saturday availability required (no exceptions)
Hours: Full-time
Holiday Coverage: Required
EMR: Not specified

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a dynamic role serving both inpatient and outpatient populations in a rural healthcare setting. This position requires strong clinical independence, adaptability, and the ability to manage patients across the continuum of care, from acute hospitalization through outpatient rehabilitation.

• Perform Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments
• Provide care across inpatient (approximately 25%) and outpatient (approximately 75%) settings
• Inpatient areas include Acute Care, ICU, Med/Surg, Observation, and Skilled Nursing
• Outpatient services provided primarily in a hospital-based PT clinic
• Float as needed to ER, ICU, Med/Surg, SNF, and occasionally OB
• Manage inpatient mobility progression and discharge planning from acute to SNF levels
• Maintain a full daily caseload averaging 5–15 patients
• Conduct new evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-up treatments every 30–45 minutes
• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care across diverse diagnoses

• Active Hawaii Physical Therapist license required (must be obtained prior to start; expedited licensure expected)
• Minimum 2 years of Physical Therapy experience
• Ability to work independently in a rural healthcare environment
• Strong clinical skills across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Comfortable floating between departments as needed
• BLS/BCLS certification required

• Small-bed rural hospital setting
• Combination of inpatient units and outpatient clinic
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Holiday work is required when scheduled
• Flexibility in work hours may be necessary based on patient needs and staffing demands

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus