Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ), Senior Living Facility - $5,000 Sign on Bonus Job at AW Health Care, O Fallon, MO

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  • AW Health Care
  • O Fallon, MO

Job Description

Description:

About AW Health Care:
AW Health Care is a woman-owned, independent home health agency based in St. Louis, proudly serving Missouri and Illinois for over 25 years. With more than 500 team members supporting over 1,500 patients, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care that makes a difference.

Why Join AW Health Care?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)

Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)

Job Summary:
Our Outpatient Therapy (OPT) team is seeking a PRN or Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join us in delivering high-quality care across a variety of diagnoses—with a strong focus on lymphedema management. In this role, the PTA will work under the supervision of a certified lymphedema Physical Therapist and should have prior clinical experience treating patients with lymphedema.

This position offers the opportunity to work full-time or part-time across several of our partnered facilities located in St. Charles County.

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
Requirements:

Qualifications:

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 perform the following tasks if necessary:

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

Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Relocation package,

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