Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Banner Home Health is a four-star home care agency, with a track record for quality excellence, and is the largest skilled home care agency in Phoenix. We provide support to our therapy teams with a robust clinical support team. Our agency strives for the best possible patient outcomes with support from QI specialists, documentation support specialists, telehealth resources, and more. Having a strong clinical support structure is important to supporting our field clinicians in managing their caseload appropriately while not feeling alone. We pride ourselves on integration with the hospital system. Our therapy team is constantly growing in collaboration and expansion within our Banner network of hospitals and physicians. If you are looking for a variety of clinical treatment settings and personalized care, Banner Home Care is the place for you. As a Banner Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will enjoy working with a group of staff who takes pride in what they do each day! The clinical and administrative staff focus on the community and the well-being of the patients we serve. You will also enjoy an autonomous work environment and 1:1 patient care which will allow you to track patients’ treatment plan and their progress toward a healthy life! You will be responsible for 5-6 routine visits daily under supervision of PT. You will have an opportunity to treat patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and goals (i.e. post-op orthopedic patients, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more). Watch this brief video to learn what it is like working in Home Care at Banner. Banner Home Health offers an opportunity to treat patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and goals– post-op orthopedic patients, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more. We pride ourselves on integration with the hospital system. Our therapy team is constantly growing in collaboration and expansion within our Banner network of hospitals and physicians. If you are looking for a variety of clinical treatment settings and personalized care, Banner Home Care is the place for you. This position will provide visits in the East Valley (Pinal County; Arizona City, Eloy, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Maricopa, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Florence) scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Ranked in the top 25 percent of all home care agencies in the United States, Banner Home Care is the largest nonprofit, free-standing home care agency in Arizona. We provide intermittent health care for patients of all ages in the comfort of their home. Our home care team is experienced, compassionate and professional, and the results prove that Banner Home Care measures better than the national and Arizona average in almost all Medicare Quality Compare patient satisfaction results. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
BLS certification required.
Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities.
Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

For Banner Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Asst is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
Department operational activities.
This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.