Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist - 24 Hours/Week - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an experienced Certified Lymphedema Physical Therapist to provide specialized care for patients with lymphedema and related conditions at the Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. This role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to help patients improve functional abilities and independence. The therapist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and education. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with working days on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, typically from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm or 9 am to 4 pm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certificate in physical therapy required.
No experience required.
Physical Therapy (PT) license required.
Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.
Requires ability to properly document patient visits using Dragon, Dictaphone, or a phone dictation within a reasonable amount of time following the patient visit.
Requires ability to correctly apply charges for services rendered including proper application of G-Codes.
Requires ability to effectively evaluate patients and functional assessments, as well as apply and/or direct appropriate treatment.
Ability to communicate/coordinate care and findings with referring providers.
Ability to use Cerner Applications.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate a wide variety of patient types and identify physical dysfunction and functional capabilities to facilitate appropriate treatment of patients.
Perform patient evaluation on initial visit and follow guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
Review medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
Choose appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tool for each diagnosis.
Set functional and appropriate goals with realistic time frames, including patients and families in goal planning.
Conduct ongoing re-evaluation as evidenced in documentation over the course of a week or as indicated for patient condition/status.
Assess needs for additional interdisciplinary services and refers patients for these services.
Establish and implement patient-focused treatment program with regular follow-up to achieve maximum functional improvement with efficiency.
Coordinate treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed.
Complete initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary, and patient progress reports in accordance with policy and in a timely manner.
Update physician both verbally and in writing as to the progress of the patient prior to discharge or the next physician office visit.
Follow criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines.
Provide patient education to facilitate patient rehabilitation, evidenced by documentation, written handout, or direct observation.
Utilize the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc. to assist with instruction as needed or requested.
Ensure patient billing is appropriate and accurately reflects the services provided for each therapy session.
Participate in the clinical instruction of students to facilitate their education and promote the profession and department.
Assist with program development, including department programs, to assist with the development of marketing strategies and provide input to the coordinators of these programs.
Attend meetings and fosters excellence by demonstration of current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals.
Assist with the development and implementation of programs for clinic and marketing of these programs to physicians, nursing staff, and the public.
Participate in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
Develop physician and staff relationships.
Participate and assist with marketing strategies as needed.
Demonstrate commitment to personal growth and clinical excellence.
Present a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing education course, professional workshop, or seminar.
Attend all mandatory in-services, department meetings (whenever possible), and required continuing education courses per year.
Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the department “Population Specific Competency Checklist”.
Provide in-service programs for PT staff, as well as participation in new employee orientation, to facilitate an active learning environment.
Attend all mandatory in-services and assist with new employee orientation.