Occupational Therapist PD

University of Vermont Health Network; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the UVMMC - Fanny Allen Campus in Colchester, VT. This per diem, on-site role supports an interdisciplinary rehab team with variable shifts and a 7:30 AM–4:00 PM primary window.

Responsibilities include planning patient care, discharge planning, and educating families to ensure safe, effective post-discharge outcomes. Vermont licensure/eligibility required or in process.

Qualifications

• Works within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Delivers evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Focuses on improving ADLs and functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive plan of care for acute rehab patients.
• Collaborates with rehab team to prep patients for discharge.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers for post-discharge care.
• Engages in continuous professional growth and facility initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor’s of Science (OT)

Vermont OT license or eligible

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Fanny Allen Campus

Location Address: 790 College Parkway, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: Inpatient Rehab Therapies

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Weekend Needs: Rotating

Salary Range: Min $39.17 Mid $48.97 Max $58.76

Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

Job Description:

The occupational therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions to acute rehabilitation patients. The occupational therapist collaborates with the rehabilitation team to develop a comprehensive plan of care to prepare the patients for a successful discharge. They work with a variety of patient neurological diagnoses as well as patients post multi-trauma and amputation.

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. 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:

Site specific