Part Time Admin Jobs in Cambridge, VT (NOW HIRING)

NMC is currently recruiting a Physical Therapist in Rehab Services. The position is part-time (64hours bi-weekly), variable between M-F 7:30a-4p, including weekends and holidays. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range
$35.4500 to $49.5200 USD

 Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients across a spectrum of ages and within the continuum of care. Evaluates clients, plans and implements treatment programs which restores, reinforces, and/or enhances function.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with current licensure in the State of Vermont.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services

Other Contacts: Patients, families, visitors, providers and their staff, business partners and hospital employees

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Ambulatory aids, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, exercise equipment and other patient care equipment. Computer and photocopier.

Physical Demands: Frequent, prolonged standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity and mobility and moderate physical effort.

Working Conditions:  May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Protective Equipment: PPE as situation warrants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides exceptional patient care to our community within NMC & APTA standards of care evidenced by:

• Flexibility in schedule to meet the needs of our patients
• Adapts information for diverse populations and environment
• Advocates for needs of patients
• Provides care in ethical and legal manner
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
• Protects confidentiality of patients
• Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner

2. Provides efficient patient care within NMC & APTA standards of care.

• Meets productivity standards of > or = 67% (solid= average of 67% for running 12 month period)

3. Promotes NMC Rehab through community outreach event and/or process improvement with cross discipline teamwork.

4. Meets documentation standards:

• Completes timely clinical documentation/order entry
• Complies and follows all payer guidelines/limitations(including referrals and plan of cares)
• Complies with re-administration of Outcome measures demonstrating patients are making meaningful progress meeting dept expectation of 90% re-admin rate for discharged charts with > or = 8 visits.

5. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

• Prioritizes Tasks/Organizes multitask workload
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making skills
• Offers assistance to others in critical thinking and seeks assistance as needed

6. Committed to on-going learning and practice of evidence based medicine.

• Successful chart audits demonstrating need for skilled services and appropriate treatment progression.
• Up-to-date research on “best practices” evident in peer chart audits

7. Incorporates teaching in delivery service.

• Provides appropriate information to patient
• Assesses for barriers to learning
• Uses colleagues as a learning resource
• Supports the preceptorship program

8. Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains clean, orderly environment of care
• Seeks out and accepts feedback
• Requests assistance appropriately

9. Demonstrates the department/job specific skills requisite for patient population served. 

• See job specific competencies (patient population birth to geriatrics)