What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist position at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center?
Company Description
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is a 99-bed community hospital recognized as Vermont's first Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence. The facility features an accredited cancer program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. SVMC's Emergency Department is distinctively staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. Additionally, the hospital is affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, a leading academic medical center, ensuring innovative and high-quality care for patients.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Outpatient Physical Therapist based in 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.
- 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
- current CPR certification required.
Salary : $40 - $55