Pediatric Physical Therapist
About The Position
The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking for a per diem Pediatric Physical Therapist in Franklin County. This is an opportunity to work for a caring and supportive home health company that values its employees. Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agencies, delivering a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university or college required.
- Vermont State Physical Therapist license required.
- Valid State Driver's license required.
- Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Kids on the Move Clinical Manager, evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed or educationally relevant physical therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their respective educational environment.
- Provide clinical supervision of students, physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides.
- Actively monitor and amend patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need, accounting for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule.
- Perform a comprehensive PT assessment of assigned patients, including psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters.
- Develop a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety.
- Plan for and provide skilled physical therapy treatment, including therapeutic techniques and patient/caregiver education, assessing patient status and progress on each visit.
- As Care Manager and/or team member, coordinate patient care with other clinical team members, including physicians, nurses, caregivers, other rehab services and students.
- Accurately and completely perform functions related to school-based services, including evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan (IEP)s, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services.
- Fill out and complete insurance paperwork in a timely manner.
- Coordinate safe patient discharges and/or transfers and ensure all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed.
- Serve as a Home Care PT as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
