Physical Therapist PPV Home Care
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name:Home
Care Team-WestWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical Care You have a
place in the health care industry. There's more to health care than
IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find
the path that is right for them. If you're looking to leverage your
abilities - you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.Banner Home
Health is a four-star home care agency and the largest in Phoenix.
Our structure is set up to provide Home Health Nurses multiple
avenues for support that isn't available at other agencies - a
field preceptor, an IT specialist, a dedicated scheduler, a nurse
preceptor during orientation (available every day to help with
documentation questions and challenges), an in office team of QI
specialists, documentation support specialists, a telehealth team,
11 clinical managers and in office triage support. This structure
is designed to assist field clinicians in managing their caseload
appropriately and not feeling "alone" in the field! We recognize
that our nurse case managers are the key to a successful journey
with home health. Banner Home Health is committed to supporting our
team members to make home health the best place to work and the
best place to receive care
As a Banner Home Health Physical Therapist, you will enjoy working
in sub-assigned territories with small travel distance. You will
have available visits all year around without having to sign with
multiple agencies. You will enjoy autonomous work environment and
1:1 patient care which will allow you to track patients' treatment
plan and their progress toward a healthy life! We offer mileage
reimbursement and we will provide you a company cell phone and a
laptop. This position will provide home visits primarily in the
West Valley.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Requirement of 5 Saturday rotations throughout the year at this
time.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. Banner Hospice have been
providing comfort care for the past 10 years in the Phoenix Metro
area. The goal is to support quality of life, honor the wishes of
patients, maintain the dignity of the individual and support the
family through their grieving process. Inpatient Home care is also
available for respite care and symptom management. The Banner
Hospice Team can provide comfort to the patient and family by
alleviating symptoms, by providing meaningful help and by creating
an environment to develop lasting final memories.POSITION
SUMMARY
This 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 FUNCTIONS
1. 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Must 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.
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 QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sun City West , Physical Therapist PPV Home Care, Healthcare , Sun City West, Arizona
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