Outpatient Occupational Therapist – Lymphedema Specialist

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte is seeking a licensed occupational therapist with experience in lymphedema management to join our large, hospital-based outpatient therapy team.

The role focuses on lymphedema care with opportunities to support orthopedic and neurologic patients based on interest and department needs. You will assess, plan, document, and advocate for patients while providing mentorship and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OT required.
• Licensed OT in applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient's medical, emotional, and functional needs at admission and ongoing.
• Develop and implement a plan of care including discharge planning and resources.
• Advocate for patients; treat patients and families with compassion and safety.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and skills to conduct accurate assessments and therapy activities; evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Identify normal course of illness and intervene when deviations occur.
• Communicate patient information and document actions and plan of care thoroughly.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to staff and students.

Skills

Lymphedema management

Clinical documentation

Patient advocacy

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

State OT license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte is seeking a licensed occupational therapist with experience in lymphedema management to join our large, hospital-based outpatient therapy team.

The role focuses on lymphedema care with opportunities to support orthopedic and neurologic patients based on interest and department needs. You will assess, plan, document, and advocate for patients while providing mentorship and clinical leadership.