Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Physical Therapist Travel Physical Therapist (PT) contract position in Honakaa Hawaii .

Shift : Variable 8 Job Length : weeks Physical Therapists who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package.

You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Hawaii : Travel to one of most exotic destinations in the world and immerse yourself in lush tropical beauty.

The Hawaiian archipelago is a paradise unto itself, comprised of eight islands where Hawaii nursing job specialists explore incredible volcanoes, turquoise surf and powdery beaches.

Watch whales off the Kona Coast or do some Ala Moana shopping in Honolulu, where hundreds of great shops, boutiques, and restaurants serve local fare and trade Pacific Rim goods.

Hawaii travel nursing jobs take you to an island wonderland where hospital staff is friendly and welcome Hawaii travel nurses with open arms.

Responsibilities

Physical therapists provide services aimed at restoring and improving a patient's function, mobility, and pain level while preventing or limiting disabilities resulting from the injury or disease.

They assist patients with exercise and using aids to help with mobility like walkers or crutches. While focusing on promoting overall fitness and health, PTs exhibit patience and a calm demeanor while addressing a range of disabling conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Ideal candidates demonstrate thoroughness and competence in examining patients' medical histories, conducting tests to measure strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function, and then prescribing treatment strategies.

Traveling physical therapists can find positions in acute care, outpatient clinic, and home health settings.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Valid professional license as required by the state of practice
• Specialty-related certifications may be required for specific positions
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Experience Requirements

months of occupational experience