Lymphedema Specialist - Physical Therapist Job Burlington area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. $10,000 sign on bonus available for a limited time. Certification required. Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Lymphedema Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at our outpatient Burlington clinic. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) who has successfully completed training with a certified lymphedema training course (i.e. Klose Training, Norton Training etc).

The position of CLT at our clinic includes evaluating and treating patients with lymphedema of the upper extremities, lower extremities, head/neck, breast and genitals. This includes guiding patients through Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) and working with the patient to establish their lymphedema maintenance program after treatment, including measuring for custom and ready-to-wear garments, developing appropriate home exercise programs, and assisting in the process of obtaining specialized equipment such as pneumatic compression pumps.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by providing expert, patient-centered care and improving the quality of life for individuals with lymphedema and related conditions. We collaborate closely with other hospital departments and foster teamwork to deliver high-quality care to our patients. As part of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic and teaching hospital, our team benefits from a dynamic, innovative environment that supports professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

include

-Flexible schedules
-Mentorship program
-Career Ladder for professional growth/advancement
-5 paid education days/Medbridge subscription
-Tuition reimbursement
-Full health and dental insurance
-403B Match for retirement
-Generous earned time policy
-Free parking

Job Description

Under the supervision of the manager and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapist II assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.

The Physical Therapist II acts as a clinical and administrative resource for the department and helps to facilitate safe and effective flow of department functions while maintaining the requirements of a Physical Therapist II as described in the “Rehabilitation Services Career Ladder Document”.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to

1) Patient Care Examination:

Examines patient using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, appropriately records and interprets all findings, and identifies patient needs.
Formulates a detailed assessment based upon findings of the examination.
Develops treatment plan and patient outcomes, incorporating the input of the patient, their family and other health professionals. Ensures that the plan and outcomes are functional, time-based, and measurable, and incorporates diagnosis, prognosis, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyles.

2) Treatment Planning and Intervention:

Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
Conducts ongoing assessments of the patient’s status and revises treatment intervention, goals & outcomes as…