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AW Health Care
University City, Missouri

Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K–$126K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

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.

Why Join AW Health Care?

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) with 4% Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Full-Time)
  • Supplemental benefits (Short term disability and Additional Life Insurance)
  • Now Hiring: Registered Physical Therapists (Full-Time or PRN)

Service Areas

St. Louis County

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.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ICD-9 CodingPatient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCare Plan DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Missouri, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (235 salary observations; 969 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist ( PT ), Home Health - $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available at AW Health Care a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 21 employers

9
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
1
$115k
4
$130k-145k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in University City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AW Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Company Match
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus