Banner Staffing Services Physical Therapist Assistant

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

35d•$28 - $46

About The Position

As the Physical Therapist Assistant, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our acute care, rehab team! You will participate in the interdisciplinary therapy team along with nurses, physicians, and case managers to provide treatment plans delegated by the Physical Therapist. Your direct patient care skills will be utilized with the chance to work in this fast-paced setting. Experience with inpatient, acute care is preferred. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. 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.

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.