Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ), Home Health, $10,000 Sign On Bonus

divh2Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)/h2pAW 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./ppWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:/pulliMedical, Dental, and Life Insurance/lili401(k) with 4% Company Match/liliPaid Time Off (PTO)/lili$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)/liliSupplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, ADD, Additional Life Insurance)/li/ulpWe are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide in-home physical therapy services on a PRN or full-time basis. The PTA will deliver care in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients regain mobility and independence in the comfort of their own homes./ppNow hiring in the following areas:/pulliCentral St. Louis County/liliNorth County/liliSt. Louis City/li/ulpResponsibilities:/pulliUnderstands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures./liliProvides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT./liliImproves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient./liliReturns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patients capabilities./liliParticipates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning./liliPerforms all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT./liliConsults with PT regarding change in treatment./liliInstructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living./liliParticipates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned./liliParticipates in performance improvement activities as assigned./liliAttends all patient care conferences as scheduled./liliPrepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy./liliPerforms services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT./liliAssists in preparing clinical and progress notes./liliParticipates in educating the patient and family./li/ulpQualifications:/pp1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association./pp2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing./pp3. Two (2) years experience, preferred./pp4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency./pp5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment./ppPhysical Requirements:/ppAbility to perform the following tasks if necessary:/pp Ability to participate in physical activity./pp Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity./pp Heavy lifting./pp Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis./p/div