Occupational Therapist OT Home Care West Valley

Banner Home Health is a distinguished four-star home care agency based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence in patient care. As the largest skilled home care agency in Phoenix, Banner Home Health offers comprehensive support to its therapy teams through a robust clinical infrastructure that includes field preceptors, IT specialists, schedulers, therapy supervisors, and nurse managers. The agency is dedicated to achieving the best possible patient outcomes with the support of quality improvement specialists, documentation support specialists, and telehealth resources. This strong clinical support system empowers clinicians to manage their caseloads effectively while ensuring they never feel isolated in their work.

The agency specializes in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services in the comfort of patients' homes, making it one of the most rewarding roles in healthcare. This position is particularly suited for therapists who value autonomy balanced with collaborative support. Occupational Therapists at Banner Home Health work within sub-assigned geographic territories, which means shorter travel distances and more manageable caseloads compared to other home care providers. The work environment is designed to be flexible, offering options to work on a pay-per-visit or hourly basis, and benefits include mileage reimbursement as well as provision of a company cell phone and a tablet for documentation using the Home Care Home Base electronic medical record system.

Banner Home Health treats a broad spectrum of clinical conditions, including post-operative orthopedic patients, neurological rehabilitation, cardiac issues, and more, all while maintaining strong connections with the Banner hospital system. This enables seamless collaboration among hospitals, physicians, and home care providers, facilitating a continuum of patient care that is integrated, efficient, and personalized. The therapists enjoy exposure to varied clinical treatment settings and can tailor their therapeutic interventions to meet individual patient needs, supporting recovery and independence effectively.

The role of the Occupational Therapist at Banner Home Health includes evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations, developing individualized treatment plans that reflect patient-centered goals, and delivering skilled therapy interventions that consider physical, social, cultural, and educational needs. The therapist is responsible for comprehensive documentation, clear communication with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and active participation in discharge planning. Adaptability, initiative, and leadership in delegating tasks to therapy assistants or students are also key components of the position.

The schedule is flexible, with various employment options including full-time positions requiring 32-40 hours per week with options to work four 10-hour or five 8-hour shifts, part-time roles ranging from 20-28 hours per week, and PRN (as needed) roles for those who can commit to a minimum number of shifts monthly. Training is comprehensive and structured to support new hires in becoming proficient in their clinical duties and the use of technology systems.

Banner Home Health is proud to be ranked in the top quartile of home care agencies nationally and is the largest nonprofit, free-standing home care organization in Arizona. The agency provides intermittent health care services across all age groups, emphasizing compassionate, professional care and consistently better patient satisfaction scores compared to state and national averages. Joining Banner Home Health means becoming part of a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact on patient lives through home-based rehabilitation and therapeutic services.