Lymphedema Certified Therapist

Parx Home Health Care•Kissimmee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist who is Lymphedema Certified to join our home health team and provide specialized care to patients managing lymphedema in the home setting. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about improving quality of life through skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Therapist can manage a mixed caseload of home health patients, including individuals with lymphedema as well as patients with orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, chronic condition, and functional mobility needs.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice
Current Lymphedema Certification (required)
Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service area
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Nice To Haves

Home health experience preferred (but not required)

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations for patients with lymphedema
Develop and implement individualized plans of care
Provide Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including:
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Compression bandaging and garment education
Skin care education
Therapeutic exercise
Educate patients and caregivers on self-management techniques
Accurately document care in the EMR
Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Ensure compliance with home health regulations and agency standards
Assess, treat, and monitor skin integrity issues and wounds commonly associated with lymphedema, including:
Weeping edema
Venous stasis ulcers
Pressure injuries
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)
Cellulitis prevention and early identification
Perform basic to moderate wound care as ordered, including cleansing, dressing selection, and compression-compatible wound management as it pertains to lymphedema