Lymphedema Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Health Marketing; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing in Urbana, IL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients of all ages and develop personalized care plans based on response and evidence. You will serve as a clinical resource and support safe body mechanics and patient transfers for staff and students.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and thorough documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois or equivalent licensure for PTA or OT.
• BLS certification within 30 days is required.
• Preferred lymphedema certification.
• Strong patient assessment, treatment planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans to meet patient goals and outcomes.
• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluating clinical findings to determine diagnoses and care effectiveness.
• Performing examinations, selecting appropriate assessment methods, and documenting in compliance with organizational policies.
• Screening patients to assess therapy needs and coordinating with support personnel, providing supervision and feedback.
• Collaborating with patients and families, providing education and training, and communicating patient progress to the medical team.
• Utilizing standardized outcome measures and modifying intervention strategies based on patient behavior and performance.
• Completing annual education requirements and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Staff supervision

BLS

Lymphedema certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field

Licensed Physical Therapist (IL) or equivalent for PTA/OT

BLS certification

Job description

Position Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, developing and adjusting personalized care plans based on patient response and evidence. Acts as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students, ensuring safe body mechanics and patient transfers.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans to meet patient goals and outcomes.
• Educating patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluating clinical findings to determine diagnoses and care effectiveness.
• Performing examinations, selecting appropriate assessment methods, and documenting in compliance with organizational policies.
• Screening patients to assess therapy needs and coordinating with support personnel, providing supervision and feedback.
• Collaborating with patients and families, providing education and training, and communicating patient progress to the medical team.
• Utilizing standardized outcome measures and modifying intervention strategies based on patient behavior and performance.
• Completing annual education requirements and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Illinois or equivalent licensure for PTA or OT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Preferred lymphedema certification.
• Strong patient assessment, treatment planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and supervise support staff.