Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

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As the Physical Therapist Assistant, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our team! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on both the pediatric and adult patient populations. You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high-quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented. This position is onsite at Banner University Medical Center, Tucson main campus and will float to Banner University Medical Center, South Tucson. It is regular full-time 40 hours per week. It is 5 days a week from 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm with occasional weekend coverage.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• 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.
• Department operational activities.
• Interacts 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.

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.

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.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.