What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (Part Time) - Pediatric Rehabilitation position at UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice?
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:
* Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy
II. Experience:
* One or more years of general OT experience with Bachelor's degree
III. License Requirements:
Vermont Occupational Therapy licensure
IV. General:
* Hold a valid driver's 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 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 with organization's policy
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
