PRN Physical Therapist ( PT ), Per Visit, Home Health

AW Health Care • Per Diem / PRN • University City, Missouri, United States • 3w ago

Description

Looking for More Time With Your Patients—and Your Family?

Do you love providing home health care but find documentation overwhelming? Are you searching for better work-life balance and tired of charting after hours? At AW Health Care, we understand that the best patient outcomes happen when clinicians can focus on care—not paperwork.

We’ve launched an exciting new program that allows you to do just that: deliver high-quality, 1:1 care while minimizing documentation requirements. With a flexible schedule, excellent clinical outcomes, and strong patient satisfaction, this role is designed for therapists who want to make a difference—without sacrificing personal 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, we are committed to delivering innovative, patient-centered care that makes a difference.

Job Summary:
As a Registered Physical Therapist (PT), you will provide skilled, intermittent physical therapy in patients' homes according to physician orders and individualized care plans. You will work under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, Nursing Supervisor, or Rehab Director.

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.

Working Environment:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by: Director of Therapy, Home Health
Workers 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 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.