Physical Therapist (Lymphedema) Outpatient

Job Summary

The occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs that help restore or improve function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost‑conscious, quality‑focused and customer‑oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required in this role.

• Implements the occupational therapy treatment plan
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient toward goals
• Revises goals/plan of care with patient/family input
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow‑up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services

• Responsible for the establishment and ongoing evaluation of treatment programs, plan of care, goals and discharge plans in collaboration with the physician
• Establishes a plan of care in conjunction with the patient and/or family members
• Establishes realistic discharge plan incorporating patient and/or family member goals

• Documents the evaluation and plan of care according to departmental guidelines
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines

• Adheres to ethical business practices and maintains highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty
• Embraces diversity and works collaboratively with others
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information
• Maintains attendance and punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying  appropriately
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in‑services, process‑improvement activities, and other meetings as requested
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost‑effective manner
• Observes infection prevention precautions

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co‑workers and patients
• Treats patients and fellow team members with respect
• Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately

• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure (including surgery if interested)
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

$20,000 Sign‑On Bonus with incentive and relocation enhancements offered.

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy or Master's in Occupational Therapy.

• OT – Occupational Therapist
• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support
• BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

• Effective communication skills
• Customer service focused
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills