Senior Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist | Lymphedema Services | CUIMC | Full-Time | Day Flex
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Clinician in Lymphedema Services and Breast Rehabilitation for its outpatient physical therapy program at Harkness Physical Therapy. The role provides advanced patient care and clinical leadership for a growing outpatient lymphedema program, serving patients with cancer-related and non-oncologic lymphedema. The clinician supports specialized-service access, breast cancer survivorship care, therapist development, and standardized workflows for high-quality, patient-centered care. The position combines complex clinical consultation and treatment with mentorship, program development, referral management, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Advanced Clinician develops evidence-informed care pathways, helps track program outcomes and access metrics, and serves as a rehabilitation liaison to relevant medical and surgical specialties. The position requires on-site presence, with the work location in New York, New York.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- At least five years of clinical experience.
- At least one year of experience in outpatient lymphedema therapy.
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential from a recognized organization.
- Experience treating upper- and lower-extremity lymphedema.
- Experience with oncology rehabilitation and breast cancer survivorship care.
- Demonstrated history of mentorship, teaching, and staff development.
- Completion of 20 CEUs, with 50% in lymphedema management and 10 CEUs completed within the last three years.
- Clinical instruction of at least two students.
- Participation in departmental projects, program development, or publications.
- Formal teaching experience.
- Current New York State Physical Therapy license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Eligibility for appointment as an Advanced Clinician under departmental requirements, including demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, education, and professional contributions.
- Ability to work on-site and live within a commutable distance to NYP.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Experience with program development, quality improvement, research, or committee leadership.
- LANA Certification.
- Experience managing patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
- A.P.T.A. membership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for therapists managing lymphedema patients.
- Provide consultation and treatment for complex upper- and lower-extremity lymphedema cases.
- Support competency development and onboarding of therapists pursuing lymphedema specialization.
- Lead case reviews, educational programs, and departmental in-services.
- Develop and maintain evidence-informed lymphedema evaluation and treatment pathways.
- Standardize clinical documentation, patient education materials, and clinical workflows.
- Assist with quality improvement initiatives and program outcome tracking.
- Monitor program metrics, including access, referral volume, wait times, and patient outcomes.
- Oversee review and triage of lymphedema referrals.
- Support timely access for patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema and other high-priority referrals.
- Collaborate with scheduling teams to optimize patient access and continuity of care.
- Assist with garment and compression management workflows.
- Serve as a rehabilitation liaison to Breast Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Physiatry, Vascular Surgery, and Medical Oncology.
- Support development of referral pathways and communication processes across disciplines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive base pay with recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
