Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema, Oncology

Occupational Therapist, Lymphedema, Oncology

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

• Work with an experienced multidisciplinary team (PT and OT and SLP) while seeing patients 1-1
• Work-Life Balance – PRN coverage will be for Monday-Friday only. No weekend coverage
• PRN Benefits – You will receive 7 Holidays off and you are able to participate in our company-matched 401(k) and our Employee Assistance programs!

• Deliver individualized comprehensive care to patients through rehabilitation department utilizing therapeutic use of self, innovative technology and collaboration among patients.
• Responsible and accountable for providing, delegating and guiding patient care to achieve an optimum level of function for each patient through treatment, education and direction of progressive exercise and activity.
• Consults with Physicians, when necessary, about clarification of orders, adjustments to patient treatment plans, patient outcomes and recommendations for durable medical equipment.
• Responsible and accountable for providing leadership to the rest of the rehabilitation staff as demonstrated by coordinating, delegating and guiding patient care to achieve an optimum level of function for each patient through treatment and education.

Experience:

• Must have acute care experience
• Must be lymphedema certified or willing to become certified within 3 months of hire date.
• Experience utilizing a team-oriented approach to treatment, basic age specific skills in evaluation techniques, neurological techniques, orthopedics and manual therapies and orthotic fabrication and training.

Education & Certifications/Licensure:

• Must be a graduate from an AOTA approved school of Occupational therapy or a school approved by the World Congress of Occupational therapy and must have passed the national certification examination.
• Current Georgia state license in occupational therapy.
• BLS certified.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.