Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health East Valley

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

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.

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).

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.

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.

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
• 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. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information.

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.

For Banner Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Asst is preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.