What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist ( PT ) Senior Living Facility position at AW Health Care?
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.
- 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.
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 : $43 - $55