Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Banner Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Mesa, ArizonaDepartment Name:Banner Staffing
Services-AZWork Shift:Job Category:Clinical CareBanner 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.
As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will
enjoy:
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.
Performs all functions according to established policies,
procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as
applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner
Health with an excellent service experience by consistently
demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general
content of and requirements of this position and are not intended
to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or
responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's
immediate manager.
Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values,
and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for
staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and
results-oriented manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust 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/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 QUALIFICATIONSFor 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.
Keywords: Banner Health, Mesa , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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