Travel Physical Therapist - Acute/Inpatient Rehabilitation - $2,300 per week

Ardor Health Solutions

  • Pahala, HI
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,300 Per Week

Highlights

Visit Ka Lae (South Point), the southernmost point in the United States, tour local Ka'u coffee farms, or head to Hilo, about 75 minutes away, for waterfalls, farmers' markets and Hilo International Airport. On days off, see sea turtles at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach just minutes away, or explore lava fields and craters at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, about 30 minutes up the road.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPahala, HI

Description

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Inpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Pahala, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Physical Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

Travel Occupational Therapist – Ka'u Hospital, Pahala, HI

Position Summary

You'll treat acute, skilled and long-term care patients at Ka'u Hospital on Hawai'i's Big Island on a full-time travel contract with Ardor.

This is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapist role, with extension possible, at Ka'u Hospital in Pahala, Hawai'i. You'll work days, five 8-hour shifts a week (40 hours), helping patients rebuild the strength, skills and independence they need for daily living. Ka'u Hospital is a 21-bed critical access hospital run by Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, offering acute, skilled and long-term care. It's the main hospital for the rural Ka'u district and is located at 1 Kamani Street, Pahala, HI 96777.

New graduates and therapists without previous hospital experience are welcome to apply. You'll have support from the Ka'u Hospital team and Ardor's 24/7 clinical support while you build your skills.

Why Travel with Ardor

Ardor travelers get insurance from Day 1, weekly pay and a team that answers the phone 24/7.

  • Weekly pay — direct deposit every Friday.
  • Day 1 benefits — medical, dental and vision insurance starting your first day.
  • Guaranteed per diems — paid regardless of any scheduled time off.
  • Double-time pay — for hours worked between the facility's guaranteed hours and 40 hours.
  • Family planning benefits, including IVF coverage.
  • Life insurance with extensive family health options.
  • License reimbursement and CE assistance, plus an in-house licensing department to process your Hawai'i license.
  • 24/7 support — dedicated recruiting and clinical support plus an emergency hotline, so you're never alone on assignment.
  • White-glove onboarding — help with your resume, credentialing and paperwork.
  • Travel Farther Together referral program — tiered payouts up to $1,200 per clinician you refer (top tier applies after 10+ successful referrals).

Pahala is a small, close-knit former sugar plantation town in the Ka'u district on the southern side of Hawai'i's Big Island. It's surrounded by coffee farms, green hills and ocean views, with a slower island pace and a strong sense of community. On days off, see sea turtles at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach just minutes away, or explore lava fields and craters at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, about 30 minutes up the road. Visit Ka Lae (South Point), the southernmost point in the United States, tour local Ka'u coffee farms, or head to Hilo, about 75 minutes away, for waterfalls, farmers' markets and Hilo International Airport.

About Ardor Health Solutions

Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services.

If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further.

At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history.

Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries.

One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed.


Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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