Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
• Maintains ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated.
• Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
• Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
• Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
• Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors.
• Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department.
• Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan.
• Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
• Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.
• Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Department operational activities.
• Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information.
• Participates in department/facility process improvement.
• Maintains productivity standards set by the department.

Requirements

• Graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
• BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of patient care equipment and therapeutic modalities.

Benefits

• Ranked in the top 25 percent of all home care agencies in the United States.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Training Core: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• First 30-60 days Training BSS/PRN: Commit to 1-2 days per week Monday-Friday 30-60 days
• After Training: Option 1: Full Time 40-32 Hours per week Monday- Friday “Work your way” 4 10hr shifts or 5 8hr shifts Saturday & Sunday + other days during the week “Work your way” 4 10hr shifts or 5 8hr shifts Commitment to working every other weekend with working weekdays on the off weeks, or working every weekend with flexibility of working one week day.
• Option 2: Part Time 20-28 Hours per week Monday-Friday: 5, 8, 10 hour days Saturday- Sunday +1 other day 5, 8, 10 hour days
• Option 3: BSS/PRN PRN Position Call Outs/ PTO/ Leave Sunday- Saturdays 8:00am-5:00pm Minimum of 2 shifts per month

Locations

• East Valley -POD 1 Primary cities: East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Superior
• East Valley -POD 2 Primary cities: Mesa, Gilbert, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Florence
• East Valley -POD 3 Primary City: NE Mesa
• East Valley- POD 6- Primary cities: Casa Grande, Arizona City, Eloy, Coolidge and Maricopa
• East Valley- POD 8- Primary cities: Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler
• East Valley- POD 9- Primary cities: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Carefree