Acute Care Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is seeking a caring and dedicated Lymphedema Physical or Occupational Therapist skilled in evaluation and treatment of lymphatic disorders for it's acute care team.

Requirements

• LANA certification in lymphedema therapy.
• Experience or strong interest in lymphedema treatment, manual lymph drainage, bandaging, and compression garment management.
• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association school, BS, MS or Doctoral degree.
• Active CT Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient with lymphedema and create Plan of Care
• Demonstrate competence in manual lymph drainage, multi-layer bandaging, compression garment selection and application
• Provide patient and/or caregiver training for home program including MLD, bandaging as needed, application of compression garments, and skin care
• Provide appropriate and safe exercise plan for patient with lymphedema, with modifications to functional ability

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO including 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Continuing education & tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement through clinical specialty tracks and leadership roles
• Special Interest Groups to support evidence-based practice and peer learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees