Pediatric Home Care Occupational Specialist (Hiring Immediately) Job at The University of Vermont Health Network, Colchester, VT

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  • The University of Vermont Health Network
  • Colchester, VT

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Part time, Immediate start, Outdoor,

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