Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job Job Hilo area,Hawaii USA,Healthcare

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a long-term care/nursing home setting. Weekly pay range $1,371–$1,475 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift is rotating to cover department needs with day-shift emphasis and potential weekend coverage. This is a travel – temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Overview

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,371–$1,475 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating; typically day shift with weekend coverage and possible floating to other units
Start date:

09/14/2026
Setting: LTAC/long-term care nursing facility environment
No guaranteed hours; schedule may vary based on census and staffing

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

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

Benefits and Support

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

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Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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