Pediatric Physical Therapist

Job Description

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Be a part of our skilled and growing Interdisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation Team! We offer clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and room for growth.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

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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.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

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I. Education:

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• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

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II. Experience:

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• Two or more years of general PT experience (pediatrics preferred) with Bachelor’s degree or higher

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III. License Requirements:

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• Vermont Physical Therapy licensure

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IV. General:

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• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position

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• Broad base of clinical knowledge and skills in physical therapy relevant to home care treatment

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• Able to speak, read and write in English

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• Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written work

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• Be able to work cooperatively and in a productive manner with organization’s employees, clients, customers and the general public

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• Maintain satisfactory standing with the Child Abuse & Neglect Registry and Vermont Criminal Information Center

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• Be free from the illegal use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

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• Be able to carry out the functions of this job without risk of harm to the health and safety of self and others

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

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• Traveling is required

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• May work in community-based settings (childcare centers), and clients’ homes and outdoors Must demonstrate and maintain any required competency

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

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I. Performance Standards:

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• 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.

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• 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

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• Other duties as assigned

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II. Professional Accountability:

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• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the organization

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• Complies with all organization policies and procedures

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• Demonstrates respectful and effective communication in all interactions

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• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of clients, co-workers and organization’s operations

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• Complies with organization’s policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information

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• Organization’s security official

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• Conducts him/herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safety practices, rules and standards

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• Demonstrates a commitment to quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systems and processes

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• 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

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• Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organization’s resources

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• Performs duties as assigned that may be outside his/her principle responsibilities

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• Meets own learning needs. Participates in educational programs of the organization, including completion of all mandatory competencies, education or training

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• Effectively communicates to transfer information, provide guidance and resolve conflicts

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• Reports concerns and complaints regarding abuse, neglect and exploitation in accordance with Vermont State Law and the organization

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• Enhance or improve organization’s services by participating in team meetings, projects and committees

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• Contributes to a positive work environment and responds in a constructive manner to change

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• Documents the provision care and services in accordance with organization’s policy

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