Pediatric PT- Temporary

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