Physical Therapist for Lymphedema + Wheelchair at LNRC
About the role
Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness is looking for a passionate and experienced Physical Therapist (PT) with specialization in Lymphedema management to join our rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in treating patients with lymphedema and related conditions and a passion for helping patients improve mobility, function, independence, and quality of life. We are also looking for a candidate who has experience with Wheelchair Evaluations or who has a strong interest in developing expertise in this area. This position is responsible for assessing patients’ functional mobility, posture, positioning, and equipment needed to promote safety, independence, comfort, and quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist to combine specialized lymphedema care with functional mobility and assistive technology services. If you do not have your certification in Lymphedema Therapy or in Wheelchair Evaluations we are willing to invest in these certifications for you.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with lymphedema, chronic edema, and related conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each patient's medical condition, functional goals, and lifestyle.
- Provide appropriate lymphedema treatment interventions, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, therapeutic exercise, skin care education, and patient self-management strategies.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding compression garments, skin integrity, home management, exercise, positioning, and prevention of complications.
- Monitor patient response to treatment and modify plans of care as clinically indicated.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, other rehabilitation professionals, and referring providers.
- Provide appropriate documentation supporting treatment plans, progress, and medical necessity.
- Assist patients in achieving greater independence with long-term lymphedema management.
- Conduct comprehensive wheelchair and seating evaluations for individuals with complex mobility and positioning needs.
- Assess posture, pressure management, skin integrity, range of motion, strength, tone, balance, functional mobility, and ability to perform activities of daily living.
- Determine appropriate wheelchair type, seating system, cushions, positioning components, and other durable medical equipment based on the patient’s functional and medical needs.
- Complete detailed clinical documentation and supporting medical justification for recommended equipment.
- Make recommendations for manual and power mobility systems, including appropriate seating, positioning, and mobility accessories.
- Evaluate existing equipment and identify modifications, repairs, or replacement needs.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding safe wheelchair use, positioning, pressure relief, maintenance, and mobility strategies.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy | Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Program
- Current Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- Current Physical Therapy license for the state of New Mexico
- Current CPR Certification
- Previous experience in physical therapy & lymphedema rehabilitation
- Previous experience conducting wheelchair evaluations or interested in learning and developing expertise in this area
- Possess and enhances up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with patients
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy for patients
- Demonstrates a “servitude” attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills as to manage daily case load
- Strong leadership qualities
- Basic computer skills
- Perform related duties as required
Balanced Physical Therapy + Wellness is committed to providing an exceptional multidisciplinary patient care experience that promotes healing & recovery in a compassionate environment to meet the needs of each individual patient. We are guided by achieving compassion, integrity, service, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Balanced Physical Therapy was established in 2015 with the mission of creating a fun, vibrant family practice environment emphasizing compassionate patient care by knowledgeable