Lymphedema Therapist - Deer Valley

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred: 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.
• 1 year MLD in direct patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• LANA Certification or eligibility to sit for exam.
• Occupational Therapy License.
• Physical Therapy License.

Qualifications

• Masters 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.
• Preferred: 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.
• 1 year MLD in direct patient care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• LANA Certification or eligibility to sit for exam.
• Occupational Therapy License.
• Physical Therapy License.