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Description
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:
And a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:
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
South St. Louis City
Responsibilities:
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.