Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health
Company: Banner Health
Location: Maricopa
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Casa Grande, 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. As a
Banner Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, 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! You will be responsible for 5-6 routine visits daily
under supervision of PT. You will have an opportunity to treat
patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and goals (i.e.
post-op orthopedic patients, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more).
Banner Home Health offers an opportunity to treat patients with a
wide variety of clinical conditions and goals– post-op orthopedic
patients, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more. 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. This position will provide
visits in the East Valley (Pinal County; Arizona City, Eloy, Casa
Grande, Coolidge, Maricopa, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Florence)
scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. 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/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 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. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization
supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy
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