Lymphedema Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

Mercy; Washington (MO, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate professionals to join their outpatient therapy team. This role involves providing specialized lymphedema services and educating patients and families on effective management strategies. With a focus on innovation and community support, this organization offers a nurturing environment where your skills and heart can thrive. Join a team that values professionalism and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Qualifications

• Must be certified in lymphedema with 3+ years of experience treating patients.
• Demonstrates advanced treatment skills and strong leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient therapy and lymphedema services to patients.
• Promotes growth and development of therapy programs.

Skills

Lymphedema Treatment

CPR Certification

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager of Holistic Health, provides outpatient therapy and lymphedema services to both cancer and non-cancer patients and education to patients and their families on management of lymphedema. Promotes growth and development of the lymphedema and therapy programs. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Must be certified in lymphedema and have 3+ years of experience treating lymphedema patients.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
Licensure: Current Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license in the applicable state of practice or eligibility required.
Experience: Must have at least 3 years lymphedema experience Must know CPR and be able to respond to emergency situations.
Other: Demonstrates advanced treatment skills and knowledge, strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Must be flexible with scheduling to accommodate patient needs.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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