Physical or Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema & Oncology, Outpatient Rehab

Position Summary

🩺 We're Hiring: Physical Therapist (Lymphedema & Oncology) | Outpatient Rehab

📍 Address of Practice: 102 W Pineloch Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

🏢 Department: Orlando Health Ambulatory – Outpatient Rehab

💼 Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

⏰ Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🏷️ Title: Physical Therapist – Lymphedema / Oncology Focus

⭐ Key Practice Focus & Impact:

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Essential role directly supporting the continued expansion of our Oncology and Lymphedema programs in close, daily collaboration with oncology and reconstructive surgery physicians.

📋 About the Role

Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from cancer diagnoses, surgical procedures, radiation, or lymphedema. The Physical Therapist role includes evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and specialized interventions aimed at restoring functional independence, reducing swelling, and improving overall quality of life.

✨ All Inclusive Benefits (Start Day One)

🏥 Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

🎓 Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, & FREE college education programs

📈 Retirement savings

👶 Paid paternity leave & fertility benefits

🏡 Back up elder and childcare

🐾 Pet insurance

🏖️ PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees!

🏥 About Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a comprehensive healthcare system serving patients across the southeastern United States. With award-winning hospitals, specialty institutes, physician practices, and outpatient facilities spanning Florida, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing exceptional, patient-centered care. Joining our Outpatient Rehab team means working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside leading oncology specialists to provide life-changing therapy services.

💼 Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients with lymphedema and oncology-related diagnoses, gathering comprehensive clinical data from patients, physicians, and care team members.

• Formulates, implements, and adapts specialized treatment plans (including Complete Decongestive Therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and therapeutic exercise) to achieve individual patient goals.

• Demonstrates competency in the selection, application, and fitting of specialized lymphedema equipment, bandages, and compression garments.

• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans and goals based on patient response and clinical progression.

• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on self-management techniques, skin care, compression wear, and home exercise protocols.

• Maintains close collaboration and clear communication with referring oncology, surgical, and reconstructive physicians.

• Ensures complete, accurate clinical documentation and compliant billing practices.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

🎓 Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (DPT preferred) from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.

• Specialized training/certification in Lymphedema Therapy (e.g., CLT / LANA) or Oncology Physical Therapy preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Active Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida (or eligible temporary permit).

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Experience:

• Experience evaluating and treating lymphedema and oncology patient populations preferred.