Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Company: Aw Health Care
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Love home health and hate documenting? Searching for a better work / life balance? Tired of charting after hours? Do you want to spend more time with your patients and family? We have a new and exciting program that allows you to utilize your clinical skills and provide care to your patients without extraneous documentation. Want to learn more? Apply today. Become part of our team that allows a flexible schedule while providing 1:1 care with excellent clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.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.AW Health Care Benefits: AW Health Care offers its' employees a wide range of benefits including:MedicalDentalLifeMatching 401KPaid Time Off$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full timeAnd a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:Additional Life InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentJob Summary:A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) 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 Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/Rehab Director.Current Openings (PRN or Full Time):Missouri Counties-South St. Louis CountyNorth St. Louis CountyCentral St. Louis CountySouth CityJefferson CountyResponsibilities:Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patients capabilities.Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.Directs and supervises personnel as required.Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.Instructs patients and family/significant others 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 clinical and progress notes.Assists physician with evaluating level of function.Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.Consults with family and Agency personnel.Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.Working Environment:Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.Job Relationships:Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home HealthWorkers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assignedRisk Exposure:High riskRequirements:Qualifications:Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.Two (2) years experience, preferred.Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this 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.by Jobble

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