Occupational Therapist OT Home Health
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department
Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category:
Clinical Care 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. Banner Home Health is a four-star home care
agency with a track record for quality and excellence and is the
largest skilled home care agency in Phoenix. We provide support to
our therapy teams with a robust clinical support team: a field
preceptor, an IT specialist, scheduler, therapy supervisor, and
nurse manager. 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. 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). In this brief video, our Home Care team members share
their work experiences. Get to know the challenges, rewards and
unique aspects of their roles and discover what it takes to be part
of our team. 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 West Valley, primarily in
Phoenix, Glendale, Laveen, Tolleson. Banner Staffing Services (BSS)
also 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: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible
Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement Employee Assistance Program Employee
wellness program Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping
discounts Auto Purchase Plan BSS Registry positions do not have
guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered . BSS
requires Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical
assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment,
criminal and education). POSITION SUMMARY 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. 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 reflect the key limiting factors. Collaborates
with patient and family/caregiver when setting goal 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 standards set by the department and regulatory
agencies. Documents legibly. 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 evaluation/treatment
results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient,
family/caregiver, co-workers and the 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 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.
Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task. 7.
Department operational activities. Participates in
department/facility process improvements. 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
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. Current license from state of
practice. 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. Employees working for Banner Home
Care/Hospice and 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. Must have the
ability to become proficient with computer software applications
commonly used in an automated patient care environment. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS 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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