Lymphedema Therapist - Outpatient Therapy

Job overview

Lymphedema Therapist - Outpatient Therapy, onsite, in Urbana, IL. Compensation is $36.74-$63.19 per hour. Carle Health is a healthcare system serving central and southeastern Illinois. This role involves evaluating and treating patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as appropriate. The therapist will serve as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

What you'll do

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
• Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family.
• Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
• Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
• Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

1+ years

Skills & competencies

lymphedema therapist

outpatient therapy

urbana il

carle health

full-time

physical therapy

allied health

m-f

8 hour days

no weekends

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.