Occupational Therapist

ACHE; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment in an on-site setting. You will manage a varied caseload, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab professionals, and families.

You will document thoroughly in the EMR, contribute to quality initiatives, and participate in academic and community health programs.

Qualifications

• Current OT license in state of practice (Vermont).
• NBCOT certification preferred or eligible.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic preferred).
• Knowledge of rehab regulations and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop patient-centered treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions to improve functional mobility, ADLs and IADLs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and rehab team for coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies and adaptive equipment.
• Document assessments, goals and progress in the EMR and discharge summaries.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise or mentor students and contribute to continuous learning.
• Support safe discharge planning and community reintegration.

Skills

OT license

NBCOT eligible

BLS certified

EMR experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment to diverse patient populations, promoting independence, safety, and quality of life. In this on‑site role, you will manage a varied caseload, develop individualized care plans, and deliver interventions across the continuum of care. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, rehab professionals, and families while documenting thoroughly in the EMR and contributing to quality initiatives. Our academic, mission‑driven environment supports professional growth, continuing education, and participation in research and community health programs.

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop patient-centered treatment plans.
• Deliver individualized interventions to improve functional mobility, ADLs, and instrumental ADLs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab team members to coordinate interdisciplinary care.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety strategies, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical pathways, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Supervise or mentor students and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with case management to support safe discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Occupational therapy evaluation and treatment planning
• Functional mobility and ADL retraining
• Splinting and adaptive equipment prescription
• Neurorehabilitation techniques
• Pediatric and/or adult rehab interventions
• Electronic medical record documentation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Outcome measurement and quality improvement
• Time management and caseload prioritization

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in state of practice
• NBCOT certification preferred or eligible
• BLS certification
• Experience with EMR systems (e.g., Epic)
• Competence in evidence-based OT interventions
• Knowledge of rehab regulations and documentation standards