Certified Lymphedema Therapist

We are looking for an experienced Lymphedema therapist for our lymphedema program at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. This therapist will also work to support the Women's Health intiative and vascular program.  

Shift: PRN/POOL

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Provides patient/family education as indicated.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Attends rehabilitation meetings, in-services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in occupational therapy or physical therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• If degree is in Occupational Therapy, must maintain current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Florida.
• If degree is in Physical Therapy, must maintain current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
• Lymphedema Certification