Certified Lymphedema Therapist- Oncology Services
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Provides lymphedema treatment for patients participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other healthcare team members. Collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining standards for professional physical/occupational therapist practice in the clinical setting. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services improved patient care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Provides and coordinates care and treatment for lymphedema patients
Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patients care.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgment and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
Assesses needs of patients and families and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current lymphedema treatment practice and healthcare trends.
Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of lymphedema in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement guidelines: maintains responsibility for accurate and timely coding and filing of insurance claims.
Develops and utilizes both professional and public written educational materials.
Provides ongoing promotion of lymphedema program.
Qualifications
Education: Graduated from an accredited PT OT or PTA program.
Experience: Knowledge of reimbursement issues and procedures. Two years of therapy experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Current Iowa license to practice as an occupational therapist physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Certification in CDT from approved program. LANA certified as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT-LANA) preferred. On yearly basis will obtain 10 direct CEUs or contact hours in lymphedema specialty area.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent Communication. Problem Solving. Team Work. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office basic computer skills. Customer/patient focus. Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in decision making. Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and diverse lifestyle backgrounds.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
