Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Hilo, HI

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    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Epic Rehabilitationunmatched
    • Epic Systemsunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

    Description

    Job Title

    Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

    Location

    Hilo, HI

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Generally five (5) days per week, likely including one weekend day

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide rehabilitation services within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and/or Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) setting
    • Carry out individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising therapist, physician, and interdisciplinary team, consistent with licensure and scope of practice
    • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to maximize resident function, independence, mobility, and quality of life
    • Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and patient progress
    • Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation including progress notes, plan of care changes, and discharge records in accordance with facility, state, federal, and payer requirements
    • Float to other units or facilities as needed based on census and staffing requirements, and be available to work Hawaii State and Federal Holidays as necessary
    Required Qualifications
    • Current, active State of Hawaii Physical Therapy Assistant license in good standing (must be obtained prior to assignment start date)
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
    • Ability to perform duties within applicable state law and professional practice standards for a Physical Therapy Assistant
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a SNF or ICF setting
    • Familiarity with EMR documentation systems such as Net Health Rehab Optima and/or Epic
    Why Join Us
    • Orientation to the rehabilitation department, EMR systems, and facility workflows is provided to support a smooth transition into the role
    • Opportunity to deliver meaningful, patient-centered care in a long-term care environment in Hawaii

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHilo, HI

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