lymphedema specialist

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a full-time on-site Lymphedema Specialist in Fayetteville, NC. You will assess, treat, and manage patients with lymphedema using evidence-based approaches and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, progress tracking, documentation in the EHR, patient education, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives to uphold standards and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in lymphedema management including manual lymph drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care.
• Experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing treatment plans and documenting care in an electronic health record.
• Strong patient education and counseling to explain complex clinical information clearly.
• Effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care across specialties.
• Certification in lymphedema therapy (e.g., CLT) or eligibility to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
• Licensed healthcare professional in NC or able to obtain licensure before start date.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and infection prevention standards.
• Experience in oncology, rehabilitation, wound care, or vascular care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Track clinical progress and document care in the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehab staff, and other professionals.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on lymphedema prevention and management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Lymphedema management

Manual lymph drainage

Compression therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Skin care

EHR documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Lymphedema certification

NC healthcare licensure

Education

NC licensure or eligibility

Job description

Company Description Cape Fear Valley Health is a 988-bed, 8-hospital regional health system and the eighth largest in North Carolina, providing care to more than 1 million patients annually. As a private not-for-profit organization, it employs approximately 7,500 team members and collaborates with over 1,000 physicians across multiple facilities, including medical, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and specialty centers. The system has received national recognition for excellence in cardiac care, cardiovascular services, patient safety, trauma care, and multiple disease-specific programs. Cape Fear Valley Health holds numerous accreditations and certifications from leading organizations such as The Joint Commission, Healthgrades, IBM Watson, and the American College of Surgeons, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care. Its comprehensive services and strong clinical reputation provide a supportive environment for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers.

Role Description The lymphedema specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Fayetteville, NC, within Cape Fear Valley Health’s multidisciplinary care team. This role focuses on assessing, treating, and managing patients with lymphedema using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapies, exercise programs, and skin care education. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, tracking clinical progress, and documenting care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The specialist collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, and other allied health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and support optimal patient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include educating patients, families, and staff about lymphedema prevention and management, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining current knowledge of best practices and emerging therapies.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in lymphedema management, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, therapeutic exercise, and skin care.
• Experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and documenting care in an electronic health record.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills, with the ability to explain complex clinical information in clear, accessible language.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working within interdisciplinary teams and coordinating care across multiple specialties.
• Certification in lymphedema therapy (e.g., CLT or equivalent) or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
• Licensed healthcare professional (such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or comparable discipline) in the state of North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure before start date.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and adherence to safety and infection prevention standards.
• Previous experience in oncology, rehabilitation, wound care, or vascular care is