Lead Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ) or Occupational Therapy Assistant ( OTA ), Senior Living Facility

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.

AW Health Care Benefits: AW Health Care offers its' employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off

And a wide range of supplemental benefit options including, but not limited to:

• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Job Summary:

The Lead PTA/OTA provides intermittent physical therapy services to patients in their home environment, working primarily at Avalon Park Independent Living Facility. This role includes leading exercise classes, conducting screenings, and adding new patients to the caseload. The position requires 75% of time dedicated to assisting with therapy, and 25% leading team activities within the facility.

The Lead PTA/OTA works under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist (PT), following physician orders and the established plan of care. Key responsibilities also include attending facility meetings to support the overall team and ensure seamless care delivery.

This position offers a dynamic blend of hands-on patient care and leadership, promoting a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
7. Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
8. Teach exercise classes to residents at facility.
9. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
10. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
11. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
12. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled / building meetings
13. Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
14. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
15. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
16. 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.