PRN Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ), Senior Living Facility

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:

Our facility/OPT team is currently looking for a PRN or Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide treatments for a variety of diagnoses, with an emphasis on lymphedema. The PTA will work under the supervision of a certified lymphedema physical therapist and must have clinical experience working with lymphedema patients. This individual will be full-time or part-time at multiple of our partnered facilities in St. Charles County. $5,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time!

Current Openings (PRN or Full Time):

St. Charles County Facility

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
Requirements:

Qualifications:

Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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.

Physical Requirements:

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.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.