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Physical Therapist Assistant - Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility
CompanyAW Health Care
LocationUniversity City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 3, 2026
About The Company
AW Health Care is a local, private, women-owned company serving the medical and personal care needs of home-bound, aging, and disabled people. AW owners are very involved in company operations and work on-site daily.
AW Health Care provides medical home health care - - - skilled nursing care, PT/OT/speech therapy, home health aides and medical social work.
AW also provides personal home care - - - private duty services, support with daily living activities, household management, skilled nursing services, veterans assistance, Medicaid Chore Services, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and geriatric case management. AW takes great pride helping seniors be safe, independent and well-cared for in their homes.
AW Health Care manages and operates outpatient physical and occupational therapy at their clinic locations in University City and St. Charles, Missouri.
AW Health Care also provides transportation services within the service area.
AW Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, long term care insurance and veterans plans. The AW service area includes St. Louis City and the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Warren and Lincoln; and these seven counties in Illinois: Macoupin, Madison, Bond, Monroe, St. Clair, Clinton and Washington.
The “AW” means “Aging Well”. This care philosophy includes maintaining a healthy body, an active mind and positive outlook and greatly affects the ability to “age well”. AW care plans help patients regain lost abilities and build confidence to reach maximum potential.
AW Health Care is different…different because of(1) individualized care plans, (2) high levels of compassionate communication with the family and patient, (3) professional integrity, (4)courteous and reliable caregivers, (5) accountability to our clients and each other, and (6) the commitment to do “whatever it takes to care for the whole person because everyone deserves to age well.”
About the Role
Description
Job Summary:
A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT).
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.
Key Skills
Physical TherapyPatient Care PlanningMedical Records DocumentationProgress NotesCare Plan UpdatesPatient EducationActivities Of Daily LivingPhysical RehabilitationClinical ProceduresInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant administers prescribed physical therapy treatments to patients in their place of residence under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, updating care plans, and educating patients and their families on home programs.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$32 - $42
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
133
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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