Physical Therapist

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The REHAB Hospital of the Pacific in Hawaii is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join our Therapy team on a part-time or call-in basis for inpatient and outpatient services.

You will assess patients, design and adjust treatment plans, supervise support staff, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to achieve discharge goals. Hawaii license and BLS required; inpatient and outpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State of Hawaii PT licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Graduate from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Ability to safely and effectively manage patients' mobility.
• Clear communication in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for therapy services.
• Develops, implements and modifies treatment plan.
• Delegates treatment activities to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) and staff as appropriate.
• Documents timely and appropriately, in compliance with regulatory and REHAB standards.
• Involves patient/caregiver in discharge goals and self-care training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hawaii PT license

BLS certification

Mobility management

English communication

Education

APTA-accredited PT program

Job description

Position Title: Physical Therapist - Part-Time or Call-In (Inpatient and Outpatient)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Therapy

Reports To: Manager of Therapy, Director of Therapy

Position Summary

As a Physical Therapist (PT), you will help to ensure that REHAB patients and their families receive caring and dedicated service at REHAB. You will provide support for the Therapy Department and assist with a variety of services with a commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive and innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. These services include interpreting physician's orders, performing evaluations and assessments; designing and implementing plans of care; maintaining treatment and progress reports; drafting and/or presenting oral or written reports of patient's status; collaborating with team members toward reaching patient's goals.

Wage Range: $40.00/hr to $60.01/hr The actual wage is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

Required Qualifications

• Certification/Licensure: Current State of Hawaii PT licensure.
• Current BLS certification
• Completion of competencies and other job-related and REHAB requirements.
• Education: Graduate from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Skills/Experience: Ability to safely and effectively manage patients' mobility.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to see and hear to safely provide care to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills/Experience: For Inpatient: One (1) year physical rehabilitation experience.
• For Outpatient: Minimum two (2) years physical rehabilitation experience.
• Professional Affiliation: American Physical Therapy Association Hawaii Physical Therapy Association

Core Values

Our team models REHAB’s core values H.E.A.R.T. in daily actions.

• Honesty - Speak and act with truth and respect.
• Engagement - Embrace and commit to our mission, vision and values.
• Aloha - Serve others with a spirit of kindness and compassion.
• Resilience - Rebound and recover with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork - Work together for success.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patient for therapy services.
• Develops, implements and modifies treatment plan.
• Delegates treatment activities to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Rehabilitation Technicians and other support staff as appropriate.
• Provides instruction and monitors staff's performance of activities.
• Documents timely and appropriately, in compliance with regulatory, third party payor and REHAB standards, and monitors PTA documentation on a timely basis.
• Actively involves patient/caregiver in assuring that mutual discharge goals are met.
• Recommends home modification and durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as appropriate.
• Completes prescription and assures receipt of appropriate DME/adaptive aids.
• Orients and trains patients/caregivers for self care skills.
• Follows and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Uses sound judgement and ensures patient safety.
• Follows and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and guidelines, code of conduct, and REHAB employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professionalism and Compliance Competencies

Maintain a high level of proficiency in the following REHAB competencies.

• Job Knowledge
• Accountability
• Communication and interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Adaptability and Problem Solving, Decision Making
• Organization and Project Management

Equipment, Tools, Work Aids Used

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific (REHAB) is Hawaii's only premier, acute-care rehabilitation hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive and innovative inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our clinical team of comprehensive rehabilitation experts and specialized programs serve individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities from injury or disease, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex orthopedics, chronic pain and more.