Per Diem Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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

POSITION SUMMARY :

To provide a full range of occupational therapy services in a home care setting. Join an interdisciplinary team supporting children through Early Intervention and children up to age 18.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :

I. Education :

¢ Bachelors degree in occupational therapy

II. Experience :

¢ One or more years of general OT experience with Bachelors degree

III. License Requirements :

Vermont Occupational Therapy licensure

IV. General :

¢ Hold a valid drivers license and have a reliable, registered vehicle with insurance as required by the organization, and appropriate to position

¢ Broad base of clinical knowledge and skills in occupational therapy relevant to home care treatment

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Traveling is required

2. May work in community-based settings (childcare centers), and clients homes and outdoors

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

I. Performance Standards :

• ¢ Provide a full range of occupational 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 OT treatment plans, self-treatment and care.

¢ 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

¢ Other duties as assigned

II. 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 organizations operations

¢ Complies with organizations policies to protect confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of all protected health information

¢ Organizations 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 organizations policy

¢ Demonstrates a commitment to integrity in work habits and use of organizations 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 organizations 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 with organizations policy