Lymphedema Therapist

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Sabah Al Salem; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare company in Kuwait is seeking a Lymphedema Therapist to provide specialized treatment for lymphedema and related conditions. The role involves diagnosing, managing complex cases, and delivering comprehensive care to improve patients' quality of life. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy and a Certification in Lymphedema Care, along with expertise in manual techniques and compression therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• Certification in Lymphedema Care is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and managing various types of lymphedema.
• Providing long-term care for patients to ensure optimal quality of life.
• Applying techniques for lymphedema therapy.

Skills

Bandaging techniques

Manual lymphatic drainage

Compression therapy

Vascular ultrasound interpretation

Education

Bachelors in Physiotherapy

Certification in Lymphedema Care

Job description

Objective:

To treat lymphedema conditions.

DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnosing and managing the various types of lymphedema (primary and secondary ) in all its different stages
• Managing primary lymphedema affecting the upper, lower limbs, face and genitalia
• Providing care for patients with secondary lymphedema such as those cancer related, phlebolymphedema and post-surgical (such as plastic surgery lymphatic collection)
• Diagnosing and managing lip edema pre and post operatively in all its various stages and types
• Providing care for complicated lipo-lymphedema diagnoses.
• Treating patients with edema pertaining to different etiologies
• Apply lymphedema compression therapy to patients with chronic open wounds
• Long-term care to ensure optimal quality of life for those diagnosed with primary and secondary lymphedema as well as lipedema/lipo-lymphedema
• Techniques required to perform daily clinical duties include being able to apply bandaging techniques (using short-stretch bandaging) and perform manual lymphatic drainage. This also includes assessing and recommending appropriate compression products
• The practitioner must be familiar with reading and interpreting vascular laboratory studies such as ankle-brachial index (ABI/PVR) and vascular ultrasound in order to facilitate the proper lymphedema therapy

Educational Qualification;

Bachelors in Physiotherapy

Certification in Lymphedema Care