Lead Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ), Senior Living Facility $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Lead Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

Job Description

• Provides intermittent physical therapy services to patients in their home environment, working primarily at Avalon Park Independent Living Facility.
• Leads exercise classes, conducts screenings, and adds new patients to the caseload.
• Dedicates 75% of time to assisting with therapy and 25% to leading team activities within the facility.
• Works under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT), following physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Attends facility meetings to support the overall team and ensure seamless care delivery.
• 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/building meetings.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Benefits

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus

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