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Arizona's growing population and expanding healthcare networks have created strong demand for physical therapists across Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Mesa. Major health systems such as Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health regularly hire PTs and have established pathways for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship.
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Sun City West, Arizona
Department Name:
Thrpy-Acute-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 Hire-on incentive available
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center opened its doors in 1988 and has been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. The nonprofit acute care hospital has 404 licensed beds and is currently the eighth largest hospital in the Valley. Designed to grow with the community, Banner Del E. Webb has the ability to add an additional 92 beds, growing the campus to nearly 500 beds in the future. Our campus also serves as a base for a Banner Air helicopter.
Banner Del Webb's Inpatient Rehabilitation Department provides therapeutic services to patients throughout the hospital. Therapy services are vital to patient outcomes, patient experience and efficiency/utilization to ensure proper throughout. Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected therapy team that provides preventative and rehabilitative services to improve the quality of life for our customers. If you are looking for an opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives, apply today!
The Physical Therapist position is a 40 hour week, 4-10 hour day shifts. The ideal shift available is Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. This benefited position will also be eligible for a weekend shift differential of $3/hr.
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 Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national 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
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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 reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
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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.
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Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
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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, and 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.
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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.
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Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, 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.
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Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
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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, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license. 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. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or 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.
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 Policy
Primary City/State:
Sun City West, Arizona
Department Name:
Thrpy-Acute-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$10,000 Hire-on incentive available
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center opened its doors in 1988 and has been growing ever since to meet the health care needs of the communities in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. The nonprofit acute care hospital has 404 licensed beds and is currently the eighth largest hospital in the Valley. Designed to grow with the community, Banner Del E. Webb has the ability to add an additional 92 beds, growing the campus to nearly 500 beds in the future. Our campus also serves as a base for a Banner Air helicopter.
Banner Del Webb's Inpatient Rehabilitation Department provides therapeutic services to patients throughout the hospital. Therapy services are vital to patient outcomes, patient experience and efficiency/utilization to ensure proper throughout. Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected therapy team that provides preventative and rehabilitative services to improve the quality of life for our customers. If you are looking for an opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives, apply today!
The Physical Therapist position is a 40 hour week, 4-10 hour day shifts. The ideal shift available is Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. This benefited position will also be eligible for a weekend shift differential of $3/hr.
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 Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national 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
-
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 reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
-
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.
-
Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. 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, and 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.
-
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 supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC, 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.
-
Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
-
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, request or clarify information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. Per California regulations, internationally trained candidates have six-months from the time of hire to obtain a current license. 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. Patient care equipment, evaluation tools, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or 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.
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 Policy
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Which companies sponsor visas for physical therapists in Arizona?
Banner Health is one of the most active sponsors in Arizona, with PT positions across its Phoenix-area hospitals and outpatient clinics. Dignity Health, Valleywise Health, and Encompass Health rehabilitation hospitals also have documented sponsorship histories. Larger systems tend to sponsor more consistently than small private practices, which often lack the legal infrastructure and budget to navigate the H-1B visa or green card process.
Which visa types are most common for physical therapist roles in Arizona?
The H-1B is the most common visa for physical therapists in Arizona, as PT qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The EB-3 immigrant visa is also widely used, particularly for internationally trained PTs going through the PERM labor certification process. Some candidates transition through J-1 visa clinical training programs, though direct H-1B sponsorship through a hospital system is more typical for licensed practicing PTs.
Which cities in Arizona have the most physical therapist sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding metro area, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale, account for the majority of PT sponsorship opportunities in Arizona given the concentration of large hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation networks there. Tucson is the second-largest market, anchored by Banner University Medical Center and several regional health groups. Smaller markets like Flagstaff and Yuma have PT demand but fewer employers with active sponsorship programs.
How to find physical therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates searching for visa sponsorship roles, including physical therapist positions in Arizona. You can filter by state and role to see which Arizona employers are actively hiring PTs with sponsorship. Because sponsorship availability is not always listed on general job postings, using a platform like Migrate Mate that focuses on sponsoring employers saves significant time in your search.
Are there state-specific considerations for internationally trained physical therapists seeking jobs in Arizona?
Arizona requires physical therapists to obtain licensure through the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy before practicing, which includes verifying that your international degree meets U.S. equivalency standards, typically through a credentialing body such as FCCPT. Arizona does not have a PT workforce shortage designation that creates special visa pathways, so candidates rely on standard H-1B or EB-3 routes. Employers at large health systems are generally familiar with the credential verification process for internationally trained PTs.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physical therapist jobs in Arizona?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.