Per Diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Be a part of our skilledand growing Interdisciplinary Pediatric Rehabilitation Team! Weoffer clinical supervision professional development opportunitiesand room for growth.

POSITIONSUMMARY :

To provide a full range of occupationaltherapy services in a home care setting. Join an interdisciplinaryteam supporting children through Early Intervention and children upto age 18.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTANDARDS :

I. Education :

Bachelorsdegree in occupational therapy

II. Experience :

One or more years of general OT experience with Bachelorsdegree

III. License Requirements :

VermontOccupational Therapy licensure

IV. General :

Holda valid drivers license and have a reliable registered vehicle withinsurance as required by the organization and appropriate toposition

Broad base of clinical knowledge and skills inoccupational therapy relevant to home caretreatment

WORKINGCONDITIONS :

1. Traveling is required

2.May work in communitybased settings (childcare centers) and clientshomes and outdoors

PERFORMANCEREQUIREMENTS :

I. PerformanceStandards :

• Provide a full range of occupational therapyservices to patients in their homes including : ongoing assessmentsof current status;
• implementation of treatment plans includingspecific therapeutic exercises / activities and instruction in usingadaptive techniques and equipment in order to regain maximumindependence and the like;

teaching patients and caregivers abouttheir conditions and OT treatment plans selftreatment andcare.

Confer regularly with supervisor other clinicalteam members departmental office staff and other UVMHN Home Health& Hospice personnel to plan and coordinate activities consulton cases exchange information investigate and resolve problems andthe like

Other duties as assigned

II.Professional Accountability :

Demonstrates a commitment tothe mission and values of the organization

Complies withall organization policies and procedures

Demonstratesrespectful and effective communication in allinteractions

Protects the privacy and confidentiality ofclients coworkers and organizations operations

Complieswith organizations policies to protect confidentiality integrityavailability and security of all protected healthinformation

Organizations security official

Conducts him / herself in a safe manner by adhering to all safetypractices rules and standards

Demonstrates a commitmentto quality and proactively seeks to make improvements to systemsand processes

Reports to work on time provides advancenotice for time off accurately reports time and attendance andappropriately manages paid time off (if applicable) in accordancewith organizations policy

Demonstrates a commitment tointegrity in work habits and use of organizationsresources

Performs duties as assigned that may be outsidehis / her principle responsibilities

Meets own learningneeds. Participates in educational programs of the organizationincluding completion of all mandatory competencies education ortraining

Effectively communicates to transfer informationprovide guidance and resolve conflicts

Reports concernsand complaints regarding abuse neglect and exploitation inaccordance with Vermont State Law and the organization

Enhance or improve organizations services by participating in teammeetings projects and committees

Contributes to apositive work environment and responds in a constructive manner tochange

Documents the provision care and services inaccordance with organizationspolicy

Remote Work :