Physical Therapist ( PT ) Senior Living Facility

AW Health Care; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sign-On Bonus $10,000 (Full-Time)

Short-Term Disability and Additional 1

Job summary

AW Health Care, a woman-owned home health agency based in St. Louis, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled therapy in residential living communities, therapy clinics, or patients’ homes.

You’ll work under the Regional Director of Therapy, implementing physician orders and individual plans of care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, MO licensure (and other states as applicable), NBCPT certification, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri (and any other state of practice).
• National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient functional ability and potential.
• Complete PT evaluation to determine potential benefit and establish an effective plan of treatment.
• Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment.
• Document each visit with clinical findings, goals, and progress.
• Coordinate treatment plan with interdisciplinary team and supervise PTA as needed.
• Instructs and supervises patient, caregiver, and family in PT techniques and exercises.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Clinical PT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
• Supplemental benefits (Short-Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance)

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled therapy services to patients in residential living communities, therapy clinics, or their homes. You’ll work under the direction of the Regional Director of Therapy, delivering care based on physician orders and individual plans of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses patient functional ability and potential.
• Completes PT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment.
• Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment.
• Prepares written plan of treatment for physician's signature, including clinical findings, goals, and rehab potential. Assures that all PT orders include specific procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment.
• Undersands and interprets medical information from patient record and rest of interdisciplinary team.
• Establishes goals and discharge plans.
• Interprets and adapts physician orders.
• Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team.
• Instructs and supervises PTA in provided services and evaluates performance and effectiveness and progress of services provided at least every 30 days.
• Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of PT to be carried out.
• Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner.
• Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complications, and additional needs.
• Orders and /or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment.
• Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri (and any other state of practice)
• National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to participate in physical activities for extended periods
• Moderate lifting and regular bending/standing required

Work Environment

• Clinical, residential, and home-based care settings
• Frequent local travel between patient locations

Exposure Risk: High

Salary Description

$43.15 - $55.00 per hour