Physical 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 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. 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.