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:
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