Lymphedema Therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation
About The Position
Occupational Therapist for outpatient lymphedema clinic. Must have lymphedema certification and oncology experience is highly preferred. Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Provides clinical supervision of assistants and aides, and serves as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited occupational therapy program
- OT-Occupational Therapist
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- 2 years of recent relevant experience
- Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgement and ability to work independently
- Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements
- Must be able to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements
- Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies
- Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities
- Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills
- Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs
- Help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays
- Gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication
- Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care
- Provide clinical supervision of assistants and aides
- Serve as clinical instructor for assigned students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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