What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN or Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ), Senior Living Facility position at AW Health Care?
Description
AW Health Care is a St. Louis based, independently operated, women-owned enterprise. We recently celebrated our 20th 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 400 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.
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.
