Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) - Senior Living Facility
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Job Description
About the Role
Join AW Health Care as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Senior Living in United States. Description 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.
Key Responsibilities
- service programs and presents in
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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $67K - $88K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join AW Health Care as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Senior Living.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) - Senior Living Facility at AW Health Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at AW Health Care is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
AW Health Care lists compensation for this psychologist position at $67k to $88k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($67k–$88k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Home Programs Instruction, Medical Records Preparation, Progress Notes, Care Plan Updates, Skilled Procedures, Patient Care Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: A Physical Therapy Assistant administers physician-ordered physical therapy to patients in their residence under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, aiming to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities and return the patient to their optimum level. Responsibilities include performing pr...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with 4% Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Supplemental benefits (Short Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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