Occupational Therapist-Part-Time -Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide lymphedema care at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. You will assess, plan, implement, and document treatment, including manual lymph drainage and compression therapies, while educating patients to promote independence and self-management.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina.
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) or equivalent.
• LANA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification.
• 3 years of outpatient oncology-related lymphedema experience.
• Experience coordinating with multiple external vendors for garments and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat lymphedema patients with individualized plans.
• Perform manual lymph drainage, compression therapy, and decongestive exercises.
• Educate patients on self-management, skin care, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OT colleagues, and other providers.
• Maintain accurate records meeting regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO).
• Oversee lymphedema equipment and supplies; supervise support staff as needed.
• Develop goals and plans aligned with OT practice standards.

Skills

Lymphedema assessment

Compression therapy

Program planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team leadership

Collaborative care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Occupational Therapy Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Provide lymphedema occupational therapy to patients, including assessments, development of individualized treatment plans, program planning, implementation, and related documentation and communication to increase the patients’ functional independence. This position includes but is not limited to interventions such as manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and patient education on self-management techniques.

Major Job Functions

• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine the severity of lymphedema and develop individualized treatment plans
• Therapeutic Interventions: Apply advanced techniques such as manual lymph drainage, compression therapy (bandages, garments, pneumatic pumps), and decongestive exercises to reduce swelling and improve lymphatic flow
• Patient Education: Teach self-care techniques, skin care, and home exercise programs to empower patients in managing their condition
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers in a multidisciplinary approach
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate medical records meeting regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., JCAHO)
• Equipment Management: Oversee and maintain lymphedema-related equipment and supplies
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor support staff, manage therapy sessions, and ensure adherence to treatment protocols
• Assesses the needs of the patient using evaluation tools and clinical observations
• Develops treatment plans, including goals, and methods to achieve identified goals
• Provides goal directed treatment consistent with current OT practice standards and/or ensures that OTAs deliver goal-directed services appropriately
• Selects and uses learning strategies to share occupational therapy treatment choices and outcomes with patients, family, care team and consumers
• Effectively uses available information sources to report therapy activities and patient performances
• Demonstrates expanding mastery of clinical concepts and techniques to match the needs of patient care assignments and/or program development
• Promotes growth and development while evaluating performance and maintaining standards of assigned individuals
• Complies with department and institutional policies and procedures and assists with organizational improvement projects
• Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic institution Master’s degree preferred
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification or equivalent clinical experience in lymphedema evaluation and treatment required
• LANA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification
• Work Experience: 3 years of experience managing outpatient oncology related lymphedema including ordering, measuring, and fitting garments for related edema reduction.
• 3 years of experience collaborating with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction. Including knowledge of required documentation and insurance authorization requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Professional competency as a general practitioner of OT as defined by certification and licensure
• Ability to select age appropriate functional goals and treatment techniques for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Interpersonal skills that promote cooperative patient and peer behavior

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
• Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
• Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit and walk frequently
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment

Required Licenses and Certifications

#CFVH-2026 OT/L - NC Board Of Occupational Therapy

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.