Lymphedema Physical Therapist, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Core
Provides specialized physical therapy interventions for patients with lymphedema in outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Role type
Specialized physical therapist (lymphedema)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and discharge strategies for lymphedema patients
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Lymphedema management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lymphedema assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education, care coordination, supervision of rehab aides, performance improvement
Preferred skills
Lymphedema certification, mentoring students
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform initial examinations and evaluations to establish diagnosis and plan of care; provide or supervise therapy interventions; coordinate discharge planning; communicate with care team and document patient management; manage patient caseload; attend team meetings; educate consumers and healthcare professionals; mentor students
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC