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: • 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