Occupational Therapist

The University of Vermont Health Network; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network in Vermont is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy across diverse health settings. You will assess needs, design treatment plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence and participation in daily life activities.

Educating patients, families and caregivers for ongoing care after discharge, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support health, wellness and quality of life for individuals with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Per diem and Full-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness.
• Educate patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support engagement in everyday life activities.
• Address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory and other aspects of performance in diverse settings.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's of Science or higher in Occupational Therapy

Licensed or eligible to practice OT in Vermont

Job description

Per diem and Full-time availability.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides occupational therapy to patients in varying states of health and illness. The practice of occupational therapy means the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life. The occupational therapist functions as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients. Educates and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The occupational therapist may be involved in consultative services within the organization and in the community. The occupational therapist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's 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:

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