Employment Opportunities

Does the idea of working in a picture-perfect rural Vermont town appeal to you? With a district high school, elementary school, churches, post office and a typical New England small-town village common, all just steps away, Grace Cottage Hospital offers employment opportunities which can help bring about the country lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Just ask any of the 160 professionals currently employed here!

Townshend is a charming, close-knit rural community located 20 miles north of Brattleboro in the heart of the Green Mountains. Townshend and surrounding towns are among the most picturesque and unspoiled communities in all of New England. With low unemployment, the economy is stable and is driven largely by recreational tourism, healthcare, agriculture, and light industry. The area offers world class skiing, hiking, fly fishing, biking and other outdoor activities, and is home to the resorts of Stratton Mountain and Mount Snow. Grace Cottage Hospital garners tremendous community support in its core service area and the hospital benefits from a large, committed volunteer base.

The small size of our full-service hospital makes possible the warm, individualized, professional care for which we are recognized. With 19 in-patient beds we are also premier providers of outpatient and rehabilitation services. Join our distinguished team and experience the camaraderie and support of the small hospital that's big on quality.

In order to be considered for employment, all applicants must first review the Standards of Behavior, then complete an Application for Employment. You can also use on online application.

Please be aware that should you be selected for employment, you will be required to submit to a criminal records check through the State of Vermont and a background check through the Department of Aging and Disabilities. Other screening methods may also be used, if deemed necessary or required by law. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal records check and background check.

Your application will remain on file for 90 days. If you would like to be considered for another position during that time, please contact the HR Department to reactivate your application.

Currently available positions

MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGER

Medical Records Manager will lead the charge in the challenging ICD-10 implementation and education of all providers prior to the final implementation deadline of 10/01/2014. This person will be operate as a 1-person coding/Medical Records department while supervising the Transcriptionists and File Clerk. Additionally, the position reviews patient's records and assigns numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure to send to insurance companies. Coordinates and runs monthly coding meetings, identifies coding areas requiring clarification, develops policies/procedures; assists the coding educator/ guides other coders. Prefer 5 yrs of previous coding experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role. Must have Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); prior EMR exposure; analytical, organizational and time management skills; motivates, educates and supports coworkers. Strong ICD-9-CM and CPT coding skills.

Job Requirements:
Prefer 5 yrs of previous coding experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role. Must have Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); prior EMR exposure; analytical, organizational and time management skills; motivates, educates and supports coworkers. Strong ICD-9-CM and CPT coding skills.

HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRY

Full-time - 40 hrs per wk

Day Shift w/ occasional float to evening shift. Fair share weekends and holidays.

Previous cleaning experience required. Knowledge of infection control practice helpful. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. General cleaning and disinfecting of patient care areas, including patient room and bathrooms.

RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN - PER DIEM

For our Diagnostic Imaging Department, to provide diagnostic radiology coverage.

Qualified applicants must have a wide range of experience and competency, be self-directed and able to work independently. AART and a Vermont State License are required. One year CT scanning experience required.

RN - Per Diem (2)

Immediate opening for two per diem RN positions on the Inpatient Care Unit. Duties include patient assessments/reassessments, development of the patient’s plan of care, implementation of physician’s orders including medication administration and treatments, evaluation of patient’s response to treatment and nursing interventions with appropriate follow-through.

Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current Vermont
RN license in good standing; minimum of one year acute care or skilled level experience; current BLS certification; computer skills and familiarity with using an electronic medical record essential; excellent customer service skills. Strong team player. Varied shifts available.

Director of Informatics

Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Informatics is tasked with ensuring healthcare IT strategies are in place and managed successfully. This includes but not limited to: Patient Portal; ACO; Patient Center Medical Home; ICD-10 Project Leadership; Meaningful Use leadership; Physician Quality Systems.

Job Requirements:
Baccalaureate preferable in a clinical role or informatics field; or RN background; Minimum 5 years clinical experience in hospital setting; Minimum 5 years Informatics or similar type of role in medical/hospital setting; Clinical background required; Financial controls and management; Educator/trainer experience; EMR; Provider relations; Patient centered; Analytics; Word, excel; Interdisciplinary team leadership

Pharmacist

Job Responsibilities:
The Pharmacist position will provide support to both the hospital (approximately 70% of time) and the retail (about 30%) side of Otis Health Care. This includes but not limited to: processing orders; medication reviews; clinical monitoring. Processing orders; Medication Reviews; Clinical; Monitoring; Coordination of patient needs (discharging; working with nurses and providers) Rehab and Acute Care environment. Dispensing functions at both staff and clinical roles; Immunizations; Warfarin Clinic; Medication Therapy Management.

Job Requirements

1. Entry level – 2 to 5 years of experience
2. Licensed Pharmacist in Vermont or able to be reciprocated
3. Immunization certified a plus

We will not be entertaining recruitment agencies at this time.

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