Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ), Home Health – $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Job Description

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AW Health Care is a St. Louis based, independently operated, women-owned enterprise. We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary in the home health industry. AW is a rapidly growing home health agency, with an innovative approach to patient centered care. Our team consists of over 400 employees serving over 1500 patients in Missouri and Illinois.

AW Health Care Benefits: AW Health Care offers its’ employees a wide range of benefits including:

Medical
Dental
Life
Matching 401K
Paid Time Off
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full time

And a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:

Additional Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Job Summary:

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).

Current Openings (PRN or Full Time)-

Central St. Louis County

South County

North County

Jefferson County

South St. Louis City

Responsibilities:

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participates in educating the patient and family.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes

Job Relationships:

Supervised by: Registered Physical Therapist/Director of Therapy, Home Health

Risk Exposure:

High risk

Requirements:

Qualifications:

1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

3. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.

5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

· Ability to participate in physical activity.

· Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.

· Heavy lifting.

· Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.