AW Health Care
Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available
AW Health Care, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health – $15,000 Sign on Bonus
AW Health Care is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist for home health care. This role offers a flexible schedule, high quality care, and reduced documentation.
Job Type:
Full-time
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.
Why Join AW Health Care? We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)
Now Hiring: Registered Physical Therapists (Full-Time or PRN) Service Areas
St. Clair County, IL
Madison County, IL
Northern Monroe County, IL
Eastern Clinton County, IL
Job Summary As a
Registered Physical Therapist (PT) , you will provide skilled, intermittent physical therapy in patients’ homes following physician orders and individualized care plans.
Responsibilities
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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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.
Job Relationships
Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home Health
Works Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
Risk Exposure High risk
Requirements 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 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.
Salary Description $89,752.00 - $125,652.00 yearly
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Type:
Full-time
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.
Why Join AW Health Care? We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)
Now Hiring: Registered Physical Therapists (Full-Time or PRN) Service Areas
St. Clair County, IL
Madison County, IL
Northern Monroe County, IL
Eastern Clinton County, IL
Job Summary As a
Registered Physical Therapist (PT) , you will provide skilled, intermittent physical therapy in patients’ homes following physician orders and individualized care plans.
Responsibilities
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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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.
Job Relationships
Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home Health
Works Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
Risk Exposure High risk
Requirements 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 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.
Salary Description $89,752.00 - $125,652.00 yearly
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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