Physical therapist Job at AW Health Care (Maryville)

Physical therapist

AW Health Care

Location:
United States , Maryville

Category:
Health and Beauty

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Job 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. 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 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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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
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

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Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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