What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)- Physical Therapy Department - Per Diem position at Southwestern Vermont Health Care?
SVMC is seeking an outpatient physical therapist to see patients in our outpatient department on the main hospital campus (Bennington, VT).
In consultation with the referring provider, the Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, developing, implementing, and documenting a plan of treatment for patients of all ages. As an Outpatient Physical Therapist at SVMC, you’ll be a partner in your patients’ recovery journeys. You’ll work with individuals of all ages and conditions, from post-surgical athletes eager to get back on the field to older adults striving to maintain mobility and independence. Your expertise will directly improve quality of life, empower patients to take charge of their health, and strengthen the fabric of our community.
A weekend fair turn commitment in our inpatient department is required. In addition, this position has the opportunity to supervise physical therapist assistants and students. We encourage therapists to apply who may be seeking an alternative working schedule as SVMC is willing to be flexible with scheduling and accommodating to varying hours. Candidates may have an opportunity to work at one of our satellite locations (Deerfield Valley Health Center in Wilmington, VT, Northshire Medical Center in Manchester, VT or Twin Rivers in Hoosick Falls, NY), if desired.
We believe that exceptional rehabilitation care starts with caring for our clinicians. That means protecting your time, supporting your professional growth and giving you the tools to focus on what matters most- your patients.
Highlights include:
- 1:1 therapist/patient ratio with no double bookings.
- Hourly pay schedule inclusive of documentation and non-patient care tasks.
- Clinical advancement program — opportunities for bonus based on work within the profession, system and community.
- A non-for-profit hospital with proven success of employees utilizing the Public student loan forgiveness program (PSLF)
Requirements: MS degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required. DPT is required for new grads. Prior physical therapy experience preferred, but new grads are encouraged to apply. A Vermont State license to practice physical therapy is required on hire. Health Care Provider BLS within 90 days of hire and current CPR certification required.
Outpatient rehabilitation provides physical, occupational and speech therapy at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and SVMC’s satellite campuses across the region. The rehabilitation program services patients of all ages with many specialty rehab services available, including but not limited to, vestibular therapy, hand therapy and lymphedema therapy.
Salary : $40 - $50