Certified Lymphedema Therapist - Full Time

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is hiring a Certified Lymphedema Therapist to provide outpatient lymphedema therapy at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center. The role involves evaluating patients, planning and implementing treatment, and contributing to department goals, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff education. The therapist is expected to communicate and work with colleagues professionally and collaboratively. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) on the first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy from an accredited APTA or AOTA program.
Complete Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification within 30 days of hire for occupational therapists or within 6 months of hire for physical therapists.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong team orientation.
Familiarity with equipment and items typically found in a PT and/or OT clinic, such as weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, and mats.
Current Nebraska physical therapist or occupational therapist license, or a current compact state license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation, from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; the posting specifies this requirement for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.

Nice To Haves

Rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate outpatients and plan and implement lymphedema therapy treatments.
Assist with department goal setting and program planning.
Contribute to clinical instruction and staff instruction to support a progressive, education-oriented staff.
Carry out day-to-day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.