Physical Therapy Assistant

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