• Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

    AdventHealth (New Smyrna Beach, FL)


    Occupational Therapist Lymphedema Specialist -New Smyrna Beach, Med Plaza

    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

    + Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

    + Career Development and Growth Opportunities

    + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

    + Debt-Free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

    + Be part of a Team of Winning Care that supports Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daytona International Speedway, Walt Disney World, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Citrus Sports, Orlando Solar Bears, Lakeland Magic, run Disney and Track Shack.Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

    + **Schedule:** Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

    + Shift: Day

    + **The community you'll be caring for:** Lymphedema Occupational Patients

    + **Location Address:** 125 Florida Memorial Pkwy, Suite 102, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 **The role you'll contribute:** The Occupational Therapist in lymphedema conducts occupational therapy evaluations and treatments specific to patients in need of lymphedema care

    + **The value you'll bring to the team:**

    + Determines Occupational Therapy Diagnosis and establishes plan of care, make recommendations for referral if treatment needed outside of scope of Occupational practice. Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

    + Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department

    + Practices principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence-based practices and serving as a clinical instructor

    + Regularly participates in marketing to physicians/physician practices to build referral relationships. Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community as approved by manager or director

    + Restores and maintains function, improves mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or limits permanent disabilities.

    + Engages in promoting evidence-based standards of care and lifelong learning through autonomous and collaborative participation in research, journal club/reviews, teaching/mentoring/CI and/or clinical practice education within a peer group.

    + Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Establishes, implements, and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency). Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved and/or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.

    + Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policies and procedures. **The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:**

    + We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

    Qualifications

    The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed** **:

    Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy plus five or more years of work experience in Occupational Therapy Required or

     

    Master's in Occupational Therapy Required

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    Preferred:

    Prior clinical experience in Occupational Therapy with lymphatic patients and patients with a history of cancer.

     

    This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

     

    **Category:** Rehabilitation Services

    **Organization:** AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab

    **Schedule:** Part-time

    **Shift:** 1 - Day

    **Req ID:** 25038295

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.