In-Home Physical Therapist Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

AW Health Care; Missouri; On-site; USD 44,661 - 58,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AW Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide in‑home physical therapy services in Missouri. The role can be PRN or full‑time, under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility in their homes.

We offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time roles and will assist with Missouri PTA licensing; comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two‑year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• 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.

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.

Skills

Home health care

Independent judgment

Patient mobility

Education

Two-year PTA program

Job description

AW Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide in‑home physical therapy services in Missouri. The role can be PRN or full‑time, under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility in their homes.

We offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time roles and will assist with Missouri PTA licensing; comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement options.