Lymphedema Certified Therapist

Parx Home Health Care; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parx Home Health Care is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist who is Lymphedema Certified to join our home health team and provide specialized care to patients managing lymphedema in the home setting.

This role emphasizes evidence‑based care, complete decongestive therapy (CDT) including MLD, compression education, wound care where needed, and collaboration with physicians and caregivers to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT or OT in the state of practice.
• Current Lymphedema Certification required.
• Home health experience preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for patients with lymphedema.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide CDT including manual lymphatic drainage, compression, and skin care education; include therapeutic exercise.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-management techniques.
• Accurately document care in the EMR.
• Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Travel within service area

Lymphedema certification

Education

PT license (or OT license)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist who is Lymphedema Certified to join our home health team and provide specialized care to patients managing lymphedema in the home setting. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about improving quality of life through skilled, compassionate, and evidence‑based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations for patients with lymphedema
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including:
• Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
• Compression bandaging and garment education
• Skin care education
• Therapeutic exercise

Educate patients and caregivers on self‑management techniques. Accurately document care in the EMR. Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. Ensure compliance with home health regulations and agency standards. Assess, treat, and monitor skin integrity issues and wounds commonly associated with lymphedema, including:

• Weeping edema
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Pressure injuries
• Moisture‑associated skin damage (MASD)
• Cellulitis prevention and early identification

Perform basic to moderate wound care as ordered, including cleansing, dressing selection, and compression‑compatible wound management as it pertains to lymphedema.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice
• Current Lymphedema Certification (required)
• Home health experience preferred (but not required)
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service area
• Compassionate, patient‑centered approach to care

Schedule & Employment Type

• Per Diem, or Full‑Time options available
• Flexible scheduling based on clinician availability and patient needs