Lymphedema Therapist — Full-Time (PT/OT/PTA) with Sign-On

Carle Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team in Illinois. The role involves evaluating and treating patients of all ages, designing and adjusting plans of care, and coordinating with staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

A Lymphedema certification is preferred but not required. The compensation range is posted and includes a sign-on bonus; hours are Monday through Friday, 8-hour days, with potential

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, with safe body mechanics.
• Provides patient-centered care with empathy, dignity, and engagement.
• Designs and adjusts a plan of care incorporating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning.
• Educates patients, families, and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine PT diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examinations using reliable methods relevant to chief complaint and history.
• Produces documentation per CTSCP67 policy.
• Screens patients to determine the need for further therapy services.
• Collaborates with the medical team and supervises PTA and rehabilitation technicians.
• Communicates patient status, discharge recommendations, and equipment needs for next level of care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team in Illinois. The role involves evaluating and treating patients of all ages, designing and adjusting plans of care, and coordinating with staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

A Lymphedema certification is preferred but not required. The compensation range is posted and includes a sign-on bonus; hours are Monday through Friday, 8-hour days, with potential