Pediatric Physical Therapist - Part Time in Bennington, Vermont at Southwestern Vermont Health Care

*** $5,000 Sign On/Reteion Bonus for Eligible Applicants***

SVMC is seeking a pediatric physical therapist to see patients in our outpatient department on the main hospital campus (Bennington, VT). The ideal candidate is skilled therapist who possess advanced knowledge and skills in pediatric development and disorders, enabling them to address the unique needs of the pediatric population. The pediatric therapist may work with children who have congenital disabilities, developmental delays, or acquired conditions through illness or injury. In consultation with the referring provider, the Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan that utilizes exercises, play and therapeutic activities to help children reach their maximum potential, ensuring they can participate in every day activities at home and in their community.

This position has the opportunity to supervise physical therapist assistants and students. A weekend fair turn commitment in our inpatient department is required. 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.

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.

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)

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.