PT II

University of Vermont Health Network

1d•$37 - $55•Remote

About The Position

To provide a wide range of basic physical therapy services in a home care setting, under close clinical supervision. This role involves managing a caseload of patients, developing and revising care plans, scheduling visits, and potentially supervising home care assistants and PT students. The position requires travel to patients' homes and collaboration with families, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Documentation of all activities is essential, adhering to legal regulations and professional standards. Regular communication with supervisors and team members is expected, along with attendance at staff meetings. The therapist must adapt treatment plans to various contingencies and consult with senior staff when necessary.

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

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of physical therapy services to patients in their homes, including ongoing assessments, implementation of treatment plans (exercise programs, functional training, gait training, manual therapy), teaching patients about their conditions and self-care, and counseling on 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 them as circumstances change, and 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 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, and care plans, 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.
Attend staff meetings.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
Comply with all organization policies and procedures.
Demonstrate respectful and effective communication in all interactions.
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers, and organization’s operations.
Comply with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of all protected health information.
Conduct him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules, and standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes.
Report to work on time, provide advance notice for time off, accurately report time and attendance, and appropriately manage paid time off (if applicable) in accordance with organization’s policy.
Demonstrate a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources.
Perform duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principal responsibilities.
Meet own learning needs and participate in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education, or training.
Effectively communicate to transfer information, provide guidance, and resolve conflicts.
Report 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.
Contribute to a positive work environment and respond in a constructive manner to change.
Document the provision of care and services in accordance with organization’s policy.