Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT)-SVMC

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$10,000.00 sign on / retention bonus

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, youll be a partner in your patients recovery journeys. Youll 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.

Requirements: MS degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required. DPT is required for new grads. 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)

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.

Outpatient rehabilitation provides physical, occupational and speech therapy at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and SVMCs 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.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $40.00 to $55.00;
• Work Status: 730A-4P;
• Employment Type: Full Time;
• Job ID: 6282

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There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

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We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

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