Pediatric PT- Temporary

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

2d•$36 - $54

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About The Position

To provide a wide range of basic physical therapy services in a home care setting, under close clinical supervision

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical therapy
One year plus general PT experience OR a year of experience at the PT I level at the University of Vermont Home Health & Hospice, with a strong job performance record
Current Vermont Licensed PT
Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency
Able to speak, read and write in English
Be honest, self-directed, possess initiative, display good judgment and a positive attitude toward daily activities
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 Adult Abuse Registry, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, Vermont Criminal Information Center and OIG
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
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position
Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
Must have the ability to push, pull and lift from the floor, up to a total of 50 pounds and be able to move with the weight, as to organization’s standards
Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees
Balancing-be able to maintain balance
Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level
Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment
Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties
Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of physical therapy services to patients in their homes, under moderate to minimal personal and procedural clinical supervision, including: ongoing assessments of current status; implementation of treatment plans, including specific exercise programs, functional training with transfers and mobility (wheelchairs, walkers, canes), gait training, manual therapy, and the like; teaching patients about their conditions and treatment plans, self-treatment and care, diets and nutritional needs, prevention of further injury, and the like; counseling patients regarding psycho-social problems related to physical disabilities
Admit patients and conduct comprehensive initial in-home assessments
Manage a caseload of patients, including developing appropriate care plans and revising as circumstances change, scheduling visits
Supervise home care assistants and PT students working on assigned cases
Plan and coordinate a variety of services for patients provided by the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice and other community health care and human service organizations, involving a variety of patient referral and advocacy functions
Confer with patients’ families, physicians, and other care providers to coordinate services, discuss patients’ status, needs and problems
Prepare all required clinical and administrative documentation related to assigned activities, including admission write-ups, chart notes, documentation of conversations, care plans, and the like, adhering to all relevant legal regulations, technical requirements of government agencies, internal procedures, and professional standards
Travel to and from patients’ homes and the UVMHN Home Health & Hospice offices
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
Attend staff meetings
In carrying out all clinical duties, adhere to established guidelines and professional standards while adapting treatment plans to meet many different contingencies, consulting with senior staff or supervisors regarding unusual situations
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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 to organization’s policy