Pediatric Physical Therapist

UVM Health Network - Home Health & Hospice•Colchester, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy
Two or more years of general PT experience (pediatrics preferred) with Bachelor’s degree or higher
Vermont Physical Therapy licensure
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

Responsibilities

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
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