Lymphedema Occupational Therapist - Carolinas Rehab Pineville

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Carolinas Rehabilitation Pineville provides comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with orthopedic, neurologic, oncology, and chronic condition diagnoses in a collaborative outpatient setting. Occupational therapists work closely with an interdisciplinary team to help patients improve functional independence, manage symptoms, and achieve meaningful daily living goals through individualized treatment plans. Experience or certification in lymphedema management (CLT preferred) is highly desired to support the specialized needs of patients requiring edema and lymphedema care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy program required.
• Applicable state license for Occupational Therapy required.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or certification in lymphedema management (CLT preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient's medical, mental and emotional needs at admission and on an on-going basis.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient and family needs, to include discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Acts as patient advocate; treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning, coupled with clinical skills to conduct accurate clinical assessments and perform patient care activities; evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions, identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities.
• Identifies the normal course of illness in assigned patient population recognizing and intervening appropriately when deviations occur.
• Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
• Provides clinical leadership and mentoring.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level