Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Lymphedema Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) lymphedema therapy certification, or eligibility to sit for the certification exam, is required.
An Occupational Therapy license or Physical Therapy license is required.
Experience in direct patient care using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).

Responsibilities

Evaluate, administer, and oversee evidence-based occupational or physical therapy services for individuals with lymphedema, using specialized skills to prevent dysfunction and restore function, movement, and daily living skills.
Develop and update an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family, following physician referral guidelines, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures.
Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic activities, manual techniques, activities of daily living training, and indicated modalities; provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members.
Evaluate patients according to department policy; synthesize evaluation data, identify diagnoses, establish comprehensive treatment plans with measurable functional goals and discharge plans, and assess treatment response through documentation.
Maintain accurate and current patient medical records, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Confer with physicians to clarify treatment plans and discuss patient status; consult medical personnel about patient needs, status, and discharge plans; communicate information and concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes.
Supervise care delivered by lymphedema therapy assistants and assistive personnel, and serve as a resource for therapy-related issues to assistive personnel and staff in other departments.
Help identify department needs; participate in departmental and interdepartmental in-services, utilization review programs, and student preceptor or mentor programs.
Maintain current knowledge of occupational or physical therapy techniques through continuing education and professional journals, as well as DNV and Medicare requirements.
Use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, or a master's or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA, is preferred.

Primary City/State:

John C Lincoln - 9202 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85020

Category:

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Shift:

Day



Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Various Locations Available
Flexible Scheduling - PRN, Parttime, & Fulltime Opportunities!
Must be LANA Certified or Eligible

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Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based occupational or physical therapy services provided to individuals with Lymphedema. Use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction and restoration of function in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with Lymphedema. Develops and updates appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family. Act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. Embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers. Supervises and guides the Lymphedema Therapy Services Assistant and physical therapist or occupational therapist assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic activities, manual techniques, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Evaluates patients per the Department Operation Policy. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying diagnosis. Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional long and short term goals and defined discharge plan. Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation.
Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges.
Confers with the physician to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated. Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's needs, status, and discharge plans. Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships.
Supervises care delivered by the lymphedema therapist assistant and assistive personnel. Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments. Assists in the identification of department needs. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental in-services and utilization review programs, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs. Maintains a current knowledge of occupational therapy or physical therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare requirements. Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA. Required
Masters in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

MLD in direct patient care.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) - Certification Lymphedema Therapy Certification LANA Certification or eligibility to sit for exam Required
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Certification Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy License Required
Physical Therapist - License Physical Therapy Physical Therapy License Required

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Honor Health

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Lymphedema Therapist

About the Job

Requirements

Responsibilities

Desired Qualifications

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Various Locations Available

Flexible Scheduling - PRN, Parttime, & Fulltime Opportunities!

Must be LANA Certified or Eligible

Apply to Learn More!

About the Company

Honor Health

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