About this role
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: Kate Davies
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