Home Health PTA: Flexible Hours & Evening Visits

AW Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

AW Health Care seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to administer physical therapy to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This flexible role spans 2–5 days weekly with hours commonly from 3PM to 7PM, adapting to day program returns.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team. Applicants should have a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA and hold licensure in the practicing state;

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college level PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Instruct patients and family in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Prepare medical records, progress notes and updates to care plans.
• Participate in patient care conferences and care planning.
• Assist in educating the patient and family.

Skills

Initiative

Independent judgment

Education

AS/PTA program (2-year) approved by APTA

Licensed in practicing state

Job description

AW Health Care seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to administer physical therapy to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This flexible role spans 2–5 days weekly with hours commonly from 3PM to 7PM, adapting to day program returns.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team. Applicants should have a two-year PTA program approved by the APTA and hold licensure in the practicing state;