Lymphedema Therapist

70 HonorHealth Support Services; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist with expertise in lymphedema therapy for direct patient care across multiple locations in the Phoenix area. The role focuses on evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians to improve function and daily living skills for patients with lymphedema.

Qualified candidates will have a PT or OT degree, state licensure, BLS, and LANA certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
• Required Masters in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA.
• LANA Certification or eligibility to sit for exam.
• NBCOT certification and OT/PT licensure requirements are specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Implements an individualized treatment plan using skilled therapy techniques.
• Evaluates patients and updates the plan of care with measurable goals.
• Supervises and guides therapy assistants and collaborates with physicians on discharge plans.

Skills

Lymphedema therapy

Education

Bachelor in Physical Therapy

Master in Physical Therapy

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy

Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 9202 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85020
Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation
Shift: Day
Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Various Locations Available
Flexible Scheduling - PRN, Parttime, & Fulltime Opportunities!
Must be LANA Certified or Eligible

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based occupational or physical therapy services provided to individuals with Lymphedema. Use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction and restoration of function in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with Lymphedema. Develops and updates appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family. Act in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. Embody strong customer service skills and communicate in a concise, tactful manner with physicians, co-workers, caregivers, family members, patients, and other healthcare providers. Supervises and guides the Lymphedema Therapy Services Assistant and physical therapist or occupational therapist assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic activities, manual techniques, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed. Evaluates patients per the Department Operation Policy. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying diagnosis. Establishes an appropriate, comprehensive plan of treatment with measurable, obtainable and functional long and short term goals and defined discharge plan. Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's response to treatment to assure effective and appropriate provision of services as demonstrated through documentation. Maintains accurate and current documentation in the patient’s medical record as required by the profession and the department, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, updated individualized treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily patient charges. Confers with the physician to clarify treatment plan and discuss patient status when indicated. Consults with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient's needs, status, and discharge plans. Communicates information and addresses concerns to achieve optimal treatment outcomes as demonstrated through feedback and documentation. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative staff relationships. Supervises care delivered by the lymphedema therapist assistant and assistive personnel. Acts as a resource for therapy-related issues to therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments. Assists in the identification of department needs. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental in‑services and utilization review programs, and student preceptor and/or mentor programs. Maintains a current knowledge of occupational therapy or physical therapy techniques, through continuing education courses, professional journals, etc., as well as DNV and Medicare requirements. Assumes responsibility for role in achieving/maintaining financial stewardship by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA.

Required Masters in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA or a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university approved by the AOTA.

EXPERIENCE

MLD in direct patient care.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required

Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) - Certification Lymphedema Therapy Certification LANA Certification or eligibility to sit for exam

Required National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Certification

Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy License Required

Physical Therapist - License Physical Therapy Physical Therapy License Required

Company Culture & Benefits

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute‑care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago.

Come join us and go all in for your career.

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