Certified Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

Therapy South, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay increases

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

TherapySouth in Auburn, AL is seeking a Certified Lymphedema Occupational Therapist for a part-time position. The CLT will evaluate, plan, and administer occupational therapy programs requested by referring physicians and tailored to each patient’s needs.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, managing a varied daily load with evaluations and follow-ups, and teaching patients and families treatment procedures for home use.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an American OT program (AOTA-approved).
• Current state OT license required.
• Extensive standing and walking; lifting, positioning of patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement OT programs to improve function and reduce pain.
• Complete patient documentation and maintain records.
• Handle a varied daily patient load with evaluations and follow-ups.

Skills

Team player

Occupational therapy

Education

Master's degree in OT

Job description

Certified Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

Part Time Professional Auburn, Auburn, AL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1704

TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!

At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:

• Perseverance
• Faith
• Family
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Service
• Giving
• Fitness

TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our CLT Staff Occupational Therapist opening.

The CLT Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering programs of physical therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.
• Complete patient related documentation.
• Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved physical therapy program.
• A current license from the state Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

Company Provided Benefits:

• Competitive pay with performance-based merit increases.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off + Holidays.
• Retirement plan with company matching.

TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.