Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

AW Health Care

Location:
United States, O'Fallon

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

32.42 - 42.15 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Our Outpatient Therapy (OPT) team is seeking a PRN or Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join us in delivering high-quality care across a variety of diagnoses—with a strong focus on lymphedema management. In this role, the PTA will work under the supervision of a certified lymphedema Physical Therapist and should have prior clinical experience treating patients with lymphedema. This position offers the opportunity to work full-time or part-time across several or one of our partnered facilities located in St. Charles County (Park Place, Avalon Park, Clarendale of St. Peters, etc).

Job Responsibility:

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:

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
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

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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