Physical Therapist Home Care

Banner Health Corporate; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company cell phone

Laptop

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Banner Home Health in Payson, Arizona is seeking a Physical Therapist for full-time 32 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, to deliver in-home patient care with 1:1 treatment. You will evaluate, plan, and supervise therapy sessions, ensuring care meets physician referrals and regulatory standards.

The role requires a state license, APTA‑recognized degree, and BLS. Expect autonomy, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing documentation and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to become proficient with computer software applications used in automated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional abilities and limitations; develop plan of care and goals.
• Implement and adjust treatment plans with patient-centered care.
• Document according to practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate results and progress to physician, nurse, patient and care team.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Primary City/State, Department, Shift, Category, Bonus

Primary City/State: Payson, Arizona Department Name: Payson Home Health Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care ***If eligible up to $5,000 Relocation Bonus***

About Banner Home Health

You 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. Join a company whose culture encompasses putting the needs of customers and patients first by delivering high quality experiences. Payson’s award winning team has been a leader in the Home Care industry for several years being named a top agency of Home Care Elite SIX years in a row. As a leader in innovation, Banner Home Health strives to leverage the latest technological advances to provide a multitude of options to supplement patient care. Home health provides a unique opportunity to work autonomously in the field and develop a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each patient. As a Banner Home Health Physical Therapist in Payson, 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!

Schedule

SCHEDULE: Full Time/ 32 Hours Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm *If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus.*

Benefits

• We offer mileage reimbursement, and we will provide you a company cell phone and a laptop.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.

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.
• Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statements

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.