Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist) - UVA Outpatient Therapy Services at Fontaine

UVA Outpatient Therapy Services at Fontaine is seeking a full time Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Occupational or Physical therapy licensed.)

Position Highlights

• The provider will work with lymphedema patients, in addition to general physical or occupational therapy patients.
• Outpatient only setting
• Office hours are Monday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm; providers work an 8 hour shift.

An Occupational Therapist 2 or Physical Therapist 2 consistently provides effective direct care to a variety of complex patients. A certified lymphedema therapist is preferred. In doing so the Therapist acts as a role model and supervisor for junior staff and helps identify patients who have unmet occupational therapy needs. A Therapist is focused on expanding clinical knowledge and skills beyond the entry level and sharing this knowledge through in-services and participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Therapist acts as a role model and may supervise other staff. This level of therapist seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice and begins to assume a leadership role receiving mentoring in this process. Therapists at this level may be asked to contribute to performance appraisals.

• Performs occupational therapy or physical therapy evaluations according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of intervention options and executes a program of skilled occupational therapy intervention.
• Actively participates in professional growth of self and others.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and program development.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy
Experience: 6 months relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to practice in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New grads must be licensed within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping/traveling (distance: ½ mile). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100 lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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