Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema

Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab View all jobs


Florida
Permanent
Activity Therapist
USD 50 - 80 per hour

Posted 1 year(s) ago

Reference: 2386311


Occupational Therapist (OT) – Lymphedema Therapy

*Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab*
*Bradenton, FL*
*Full-Time or Part-Time | Mobile/In-Home Patient Care*

Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab is seeking an *Occupational Therapist (OT)* to join our growing lymphedema therapy team in the Bradenton area.

We are a *therapist-owned, patient-centered practice* specializing in providing quality care to patients in their homes. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable Occupational Therapist who values individualized treatment and wants the time and flexibility to focus on providing excellent patient care.

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist on our lymphedema therapy team, you will:

* Evaluate patient abilities, needs, and functional limitations
* Develop individualized, patient-centered Plans of Care, including treatment frequency and duration
* Provide lymphedema treatment utilizing Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and other appropriate treatment modalities
* Measure patients for compression garments and provide education regarding compression options and proper use
* Document patient progress and update treatment goals as appropriate
* Educate patients, caregivers, and family members
* Assist with safe and appropriate discharge planning
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
* Provide compassionate, professional care to patients with chronic and complex conditions

Qualifications

*Required:*

* Valid Florida license as an *Occupational Therapist (OT)*
* Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) *or willingness to obtain certification*
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
* Strong clinical reasoning skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Professional and dependable
* Ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient population
* Professional Liability Insurance
* Ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the Bradenton area

Interested in Becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist?

*We can help you get there!*

If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist interested in expanding your skills into lymphedema therapy, you do not need to already have your CLT certification to apply.

Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab will pay for your lymphedema certification course. In return for this investment in your training, you will agree to remain employed with Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab for a minimum of two years after completing your lymphedema certification.

This is a great opportunity to earn your CLT certification at little to no cost to you, develop specialized skills in Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), and build your clinical expertise while working with a supportive and experienced lymphedema therapy team.

Why Join Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab?

* Full-time and part-time opportunities
* Flexible scheduling
* Therapist-owned practice
* Patient-centered approach to care
* Reasonable productivity expectations that allow you to focus on quality patient care
* Supportive team environment
* Strong clinical collaboration
* Opportunity to develop specialized lymphedema therapy skills
* Opportunity for FTMR-paid lymphedema certification
* Meaningful work helping patients with chronic and complex conditions improve their function and quality of life

*Job Types:* Full-time, Part-time

*Benefits:*

* Flexible schedule

*Work Location:* In person, providing care in patients' homes throughout the Bradenton area

Equal Opportunity Employer

Functional Transformation Mobile Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and ordinances.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person