Physical Therapist

About the role

Kauai Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Waimea on the west side of Kauai. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and support to our residents and their families, fostering a sense of community and family within our facility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, organize, and administer physical therapy services according to current standards and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and records management.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and medical providers to develop personalized recovery plans.
• Support Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistants by providing training and guidance.
• Provide therapeutic procedures and patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Develop realistic treatment goals and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluations.
• Administer manual exercises and instruct patients in various physical activities.
• Record treatment, responses, and progress in patient charts and automated systems.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices as needed.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns as required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Prior to employment, possess a current, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in the state of Hawaii.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vacation/Sick/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• 401-K

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the facility.