Physical Therapist PT Home Care
Company: Banner Health
Location: Laveen
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Tolleson, ArizonaDepartment Name: Banner
Staffing Services-AZWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareYou
have a place in the health care industry! - One of the most
rewarding ways that we can rehabilitate patients is in their own
home. Whether recovering from an acute stay away from home or a
short term illness, helping patients learn to navigate the safety
challenges that their own home presents is both valuable and
rewarding. Home Health is the best way to set patients up for
independence and success in their own space, and at the cutting
edge of healthcare.Banner Home Health is a four-star home care
agency with a track record for quality and excellence and is the
largest skilled home care agency in Phoenix. We provide support to
our therapy teams with a robust clinical support team: a field
preceptor, an IT specialist, scheduler, therapy supervisor, and
nurse manager. - 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. - - -As a Banner Home Health Physical Therapist, you
will enjoy working in sub-assigned geographic territories with
smaller travel distances than many other agencies. You will enjoy
an autonomous but supportive work environment and have the option
to work pay per visit or hourly. - We offer mileage reimbursement
and will provide you a company cell phone and a tablet for
documentation in our electronic medical record system (Home Care
Home Base).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. When working Per
Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month.Banner Staffing
Services is also excited to provide Banner Bedside Commitment
opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing Employees
can pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of
Banner facilities in the following states: Wyoming, Nevada,
Nebraska, California, Arizona, and Colorado.As a valued and
respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:Competitive
wagesPaid orientationFlexible Schedules (select positions)Fewer
Shifts CancelledWeekly pay403(b) Pre-tax retirementEmployee
Assistance ProgramEmployee wellness programDiscount Entertainment
ticketsRestaurant/Shopping discountsAuto Purchase Plan - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Registry/Per Diem positions do not
have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered.
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment,
drug screen and background check (includes: employment, criminal
and education) are required.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and
supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with
physician referral, state and national 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.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Evaluates patient's functional
abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed.
Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes
comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by
the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable,
patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates
with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates
discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of
referring orders.2. Implements individualized treatment plan with
consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual,
cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled
treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of
treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient
and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient,
family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.3. Documents according
to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established
time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and
individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects
skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's
progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed
according to department policies.4. Communicates pertinent patient
information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to
physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and
interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or
difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current
literature.5. 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.6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and
delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost
effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC,
Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies
and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and
orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel,
prior to delegation of task.7. Department operational activities.
Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain
pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility
process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the
department.8. 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 provides and agencies
concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the
physician offices in order to report, request or clarify
information.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have graduated from an APTA
accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.Must possess a
current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. 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. Demonstrates
through behaviors and answers to job related experiential
questions.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. Employees working at Banner
Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.Must have the ability to
become proficient with computer software applications commonly used
in an automated patient care environment. Patient care equipment,
evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line
feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous
office equipment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related
education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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