Building Name: UVMMC - Fanny Allen Campus

Location Address: 790 College Parkway, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: WERC

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $38.40 Mid $48.00 Max $57.60

Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our dynamic multidisciplinary team of talented and dedicated therapists provides hands-on, one to one, evidence-based clinical care. Responsibilities for the staff physical therapist include management of patients with a variety of diagnoses including; general and post op orthopedics, BPPV, balance impairments or history of falls, and patients with Long COVID symptoms.  PT is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides coordinated visits through our falls program. 

We provide a positive, encouraging work environment and have excellent clinical staff retention.  The large number of vastly experienced therapists and the open treatment environment provides the perfect opportunity for collaboration and mentorship. 

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans appropriate for patient functional limitations.
• Skillfully applies therapeutic techniques to address patient treatment needs.
• Develops trusted relationships with referring providers, contributing to marketing and community outreach efforts.
• Helps ensure well-run clinical operations by completing necessary documentation and billing in a quality manner.
• Manages caseload effectively
• Demonstrates the flexibility to accommodate and facilitate proficient patient care, including a willingness to provide care at more than one rehab therapy site as needed.
• Stays current with trends and practices in therapeutic evaluation and treatment, supporting evidence-based practice.
• Participates in clinical staff education, meetings and quality improvement programs for patient care and staff development projects.
• Demonstrates excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supervises physical therapy students to develop their clinical skills and ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Complies with all pertinent rules and regulations within the State Practice Act and the American Physical Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's of Science (or higher) degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience ideal – work with patient's orthopedic conditions. 
• New graduates with orthopedic experience will also be considered.