New 
Pediatric PT- Temporary
 UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice | |
$35.78 - $53.67 / hour
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paid time off
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 United States, Vermont, Colchester | |
| 1110 Prim Road (Show on map) | |
 Dec 11, 2025 | |
| POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a wide range of basic physical therapy services in a home care setting, under close clinical supervisionMINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: I. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in physical therapyII. Experience: * 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 III. License Requirements: Current Vermont Licensed PTIV. General: * 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 positionWORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Traveling may be required2. May work in community based settings, and clients' homes and outdoors3. May work during non-business hours4. May experience:* Hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, visitors and staff* Stress due to a demanding profession* An exposure to blood-borne pathogens* A variety of environmental exposures such as inclement weather, animals, firearms, tobacco use, dust, and other client based activities and preferencesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours2. 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 standards3. Climbing-be able to navigate stairs of varying heights and degrees4. Balancing-be able to maintain balance5. Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead and reaching torso level6. Manual finger dexterity-will need dexterity to perform duties and use equipment7. Visual acuity-will need sufficient eyesight to drive a car, use office equipment and perform duties8. Auditory acuity- will need to assist individuals in person and by telephone PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: I. Performance Standards: * 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 supervisorII. Professional Accountability: * 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 | |