Occupational Therapist / Driver Rehab Specialist

About the role

The Driver Rehabilitation Specialist at the University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a team of occupational therapists who are also certified as Vermont Driving School Instructors and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including evaluations, consultations, and treatment programs based on functional limitations and patient needs.
• Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions that may include, but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, behind the wheel training, adaptive equipment prescription training and education and other patient-related education (related to driving and community mobility skills).
• Educates patients on topics including current diagnosis and implications for driving.
• Communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, and case managers and other regulatory entities including the DMV to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes and carry through of driving recommendations.
• Responsible for the ongoing development of clinic skills through continuing education programs, professional contacts, journal articles, and participating in professional organizations.
• Participates in clinical staff education, meetings and quality improvement projects that support current best practice.
• Performs daily documentation in accordance with UVMMC standards. Documentation is completed in a timely manner consistent with all laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manages caseload effectively and uses excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Maintains complete and accurate billing practices. Assists front desk in maintaining insurance authorizations.
• Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Maintains CDRS status by meeting the continuing education requirements as outlined by ADED and by keeping membership up to date.
• Maintains Vermont state Driver Instructor Certification status by meeting the continuing education requirements and renewal fees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science (or higher) degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Vermont.
• PREFERRED: Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) and Vermont Driving School Instructor License.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is ideal.