Job Description

Building Name: HHH - Field Work

Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: HHH - FCP Pediatric Rehab

Full Time

Standard Hours: 37.5

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $36.50 Mid $45.63 Max $54.75

Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

Be a part of our skilled and growing Interdisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation Team! We offer clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and room for growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide a full range of physical therapy services in a home care setting. Join an interdisciplinary team supporting children through Early Intervention and children up to age 18.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

I. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

II. Experience:

• Two or more years of general PT experience (pediatrics preferred) with Bachelor’s degree or higher

III. License Requirements:

• Vermont Physical Therapy licensure

IV. General:

• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
• Broad base of clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy relevant to home care treatment
• Able to speak, read and write in English
• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work
• Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public
• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Child Abuse & Neglect Registry and Vermont Criminal Information Center
• Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Traveling is required
• May work in community-based settings (childcare centers), and clients’ homes and outdoors Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

I. Performance Standards:

• Provide a full range of physical therapy services to patients in their homes, including: ongoing assessments of current status; implementation of treatment plans, including specific therapeutic exercises/activities and instruction in using adaptive techniques and equipment in order to regain maximum independence, and the like; teaching patients and caregivers about their conditions and PT treatment plans, self-treatment and care.
• Confer regularly with supervisor, other clinical team members, departmental office staff, and other UVMHN Home Health & Hospice personnel to plan and coordinate activities, consult on cases, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems, and the like
• Other duties as assigned

II. Professional Accountability:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Complies with all organization policies and procedures
• Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations
• Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information
• Organization’s security official
• Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes
• Reports to work on time, provides advance notice for time off, accurately reports time and attendance and appropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy
• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources
• Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities
• Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training
• Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts
• Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization
• Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees
• Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change
• Documents the provision care and services in accordance with organization’s policy