Occupational Therapist

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/Eve-8-10Hr 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 occupational therapist include management of patients with a variety of diagnoses that impact their functional and/or cognitive status to maximize the patient's recovery, minimize disability and enhance quality of life. In our clinic, OT is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides coordinated visits through our falls program and The Comprehensive Pain Program. This position also supports our preventative works assessment program for UVM Medical Center employees. 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. Our organization fits the criteria for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. If you have any specific questions about the details of the program you should reach out to the US Department of Education at EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science (or higher) degree from an accredited Occupational 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 patients with chronic conditions preferred Training in ergonomics preferred or willingness to become trained About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual's sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.