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Job Overview

_Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

We are seeking a lymphedema therapist to join our collaborative rehab team at M Health Fairview Clinic in Eden Prairie!

In collaboration with patients and families, the lymphedema therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

+ FTE 0.01, casual position.

+ Schedule: Flexible; ideally two, 6-hour days per week, dependent on patient volume.

+ Potential opportunity to grow into an FTE position!

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

The lymphedema therapist partners with patients and their family while performing the evaluation/re-evaluation

Gathers pertinent data

Performs examination

Determines treatment diagnosis

Develop an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family

Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks

Determines prognosis for recovery

Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver

Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences

Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response

Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care

Establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partner with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

Implements plan of care

Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Documentation/Billing

Uses acceptable medical terminology

Follows professional practice standards

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Complies with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management

Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated

Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice

Supervises and directs appropriate member of rehab team

Delegates tasks appropriately to assistants/clerks/aides/transporters/extenders

Productivity

Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

Quality Improvement

Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Required Qualifications

Occupational Therapy licensure or Physical Therapy Licensure in the State of Minnesota

Lymphedema Association of North America Certification (LANA), or in process for completion within one year of hire

Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree in PT or OT

1+ year experience

LANA Certification

If OT, prefer certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status