Occupational Therapist OT Home Care

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Home Care Team-West

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

*Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus if eligible. *

*Relocation Bonus if Eligible*

You Have a Place in Health Care — And It Starts Here! The future of occupational therapy is happening at home. Are you ready to make your mark? 

Why You'll Love This Role

• Rehabilitation Where It Matters Most — Help patients recover, rebuild confidence, and safely navigate their own homes after acute stays or short-term illness. This is occupational therapy at its most impactful and personal.
• A Four-Star Agency You Can Be Proud Of — Banner Home Health is the largest skilled home care agency in Phoenix with a proven track record for quality, excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes.
• Autonomous AND Deeply Supported — Enjoy the freedom of independent, community-based practice backed by a robust clinical support structure that ensures you never feel alone in the field, including:
  • Field preceptor & therapy supervisor
  • IT specialist & dedicated scheduler
  • QI specialists & documentation support specialists
  • Telehealth resources & nurse manager
  • Flexible Pay Options — Choose what works best for you: pay per visit or hourly — your career, your way.
  • Shorter Drives, More Time for Patients — Work within sub-assigned geographic territories designed to minimize travel and maximize the time you spend doing what you love.

 What You'll Do

• Function independently in the community, managing a caseload of 25 points per week while maintaining close, consistent communication with your interdisciplinary team.
• Drive to patient homes across your assigned geographic territory, delivering skilled occupational therapy that empowers patients toward lasting safety and independence.
• Conduct thorough OT evaluations and treatments for a wide and rewarding variety of clinical conditions, including:
  • Post-operative orthopedic recovery
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Cardiac conditions & chronic disease management
• Make adaptive equipment recommendations to enhance patient safety, function, and independence right within their own living environment.
• Own your schedule — managing patient scheduling, confirming appointment times, and maintaining proactive communication with patients and caregivers.
• Submit accurate and timely clinical documentation using a company-provided tablet and the Home Care Home Base electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate closely with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure holistic, whole-person care.
• Contribute to Banner's growing integration with the hospital system — connecting home care seamlessly with Banner's expansive network of hospitals and physicians.

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Hold an Occupational Therapy degree and are licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Arizona
• Have experience performing independent home visits or working in community-based settings (a strong differentiator!)
• Are confident in your clinical skills and comfortable making independent, sound judgment calls in the field
• Are tech-savvy and comfortable using tablets, electronic medical records, and digital tools for your daily workflow
• Possess strong communication and collaboration skills — you thrive in a team environment even when working independently in the field
• Are passionate about helping patients achieve safety, independence, and quality of life in their own homes
• Are organized, self-directed, and skilled at managing your own caseload and schedule with professionalism and care

Perks Include

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus (if eligible — recruiter will provide eligibility criteria upon selection)
• Company Cell Phone — Stay connected without using your personal device
• Tablet for Documentation — Streamlined, on-the-go charting with Home Care Home Base EMR
• Mileage Reimbursement — Every mile you drive is covered ($0.72)
• Flexible Pay Structure — Choose pay per visit or hourly — your preference!
• Sub-Assigned Geographic Territories — Shorter drives, more time for patients
• Unmatched Clinical Support Team — Field preceptors, QI specialists, IT support & more

Schedule & Location at a Glance

Training Core:

•  Monday-Friday
• 8:00am-5:00pm
• First 30-90 days

 After Training:Option 1: Full Time

• 40- 32 Hours per week
• Monday- Friday “Work your way” 4 10hr shifts or 5 8hr shifts
• Saturday & Sunday + other days during the week “Work your way” 4 10hr shifts or 5 8hr shifts
• Commitment to working every other weekend with working weekdays on the off weeks, or working every weekend with flexibility of working one week day.

Option 2: Part Time

• 20-28 Hours per week
• Monday-Friday: 5, 8, 10 hour days
• Saturday- Sunday +1 other day 5, 8, 10 hour days

LOCATIONS

:

West Valley- POD 4 Primary cities:  N. Phoenix, N Peoria, N Glendale, Vistancia, Deer valley, Anthem, and  New River

West Valley- POD 5  Primary cities: Sun City West, Peoria

West Valley- POD 7 Primary cities: Tolleson, Laveen, Phoenix, South Glendale, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Tonopah, Verrado, Tartesso, Festival

West Valley- POD 10 Primary cities:  El Mirage, Surprise, The Grand, Waddell, Wittman, Morris Town, Wickenburg

West Valley- POD 11 Primary cities:  Sun City, S. Peoria, S. Glendale, Youngtown

East Valley -POD 1 Primary cities:  East Mesa, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Superior

East Valley -POD 2 Primary cities: Mesa, Gilbert, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Florence

East Valley -POD 3 Primary City:  NE Mesa

East Valley- POD 6-  Primary cities: Casa Grande, Arizona City, Eloy, Coolidge and Maricopa

East Valley- POD 8- Primary cities:  Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler

East Valley- POD 9- Primary cities: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Carefree

Great options. Great opportunities. At Banner Home Health — you have a place here. Help patients find their independence. Build a career you're proud of. Make a difference — one home, one patient, one life at a time. 

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.  

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 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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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