Occupational Therapist- PRN | Home Health Care

Banner Home Health Occupational Therapist

Find your path in health care. You'll make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems and help make our patients' lives easier. Banner 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. When working per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; In this brief video, our Home Care team members share their work experiences. As a Banner Home Health Occupational Therapist, you will enjoy working in sub-assigned geographic territories with smaller travel distances than many other agencies. You will enjoy an autonomous but supportive work environment and have the option to work pay per visit or hourly. We offer mileage reimbursement and will provide you a company cell phone and a tablet for documentation in our electronic medical record system (Home Care Home Base).

Training: 30-60 day

• Working at minimum 1 day per week (Days can vary from week to week depending on class schedule.)
• Monday- Friday

~After Training:

• PRN Position
• Monday- Friday
• Minimum of 2 shifts per month

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment 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.

Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal Initiates discharge planning. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies

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, co-workers and the interdisciplinary team. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. 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.

Demonstrates appropriate direction and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Direction and delegation of the COTA, Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Participates in department/facility process improvements. 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

Must have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program in occupational therapy approved by the appropriate governing board.

Must possess a current Occupational Therapy license from the State of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.

Must have the ability to become proficient with computer software applications commonly used in an automated patient care environment.

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.

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