Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to administer therapy under a Physical Therapist's supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team in a home care setting.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited PTA program, state license, BLS, and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance. The position offers varied shifts within a Banner Home Care environment and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department.
• Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team.
• 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.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

PTA program accredited (APTA)

PTA license (state)

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Home Care Team-East Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care 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. Having a strong clinical support structure is important to supporting our field clinicians in managing their caseload appropriately while not feeling alone. We pride ourselves on integration with the hospital system. Our therapy team is constantly growing in collaboration and expansion within our Banner network of hospitals and physicians. If you are looking for a variety of clinical treatment settings and personalized care, Banner Home Care is the place for you.

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 6- Primary cities: Casa Grande, Arizona City, Eloy, Coolidge and Maricopa 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 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. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of 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 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.
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 Therapy Technician and PTA 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 required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/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 providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

MINIMUM 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.
• 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.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

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