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A leading home health agency in St. Louis seeks a part-time PRN Physical Therapist to provide in-home outpatient care. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Seeking individuals with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications to deliver quality care.
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Description:
AW Health Care is a St. Louis based, independently operated, women-owned enterprise. We recently celebrated our 25th 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 500 employees serving over 1500 patients in Missouri and Illinois.
Job Summary
We are looking for a part-time PT to service our Jefferson County community and Chesterfield / Ballwin areas. This individual will be seeing In Home Outpatient & Hospice patients in their place of residence.
An Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, therapy clinic, or living facility. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient.
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.
Understands 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.
Work Environment
Works indoors in Agency office, residential living facilities, and patient homes. Can travel to/from patient homes.
Job Relationships
Supervised by: Regional Director of Therapy, Outpatient
Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
Exposure Risk
High risk
Requirements
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy, culminating in a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree;
Current certification with the National Board for Certification and valid therapy license in the state of Missouri.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Physical Requirements
Two (2) years experience, preferred.
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.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
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