Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0090891

Category:

Rehabilitation Service/Therapy

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Home Health & Hospice

Location:

1110 Prim Rd, Colchester, VT 05439

Department:

HHH - FCP Pediatric Rehab

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day

Hours:

Hours per Week:

37.5

Weekend Needs:

None

Pay Rate:

$36.50 - $54.75 per hour

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