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First Shift (United States of America)
Nebraska Medicine is seeking aOccupational or Physical Therapist (Lymphedema) to join our team in the Lauritzen Outpatient Center!
**Ask Recruiter about certification reimbursement**
Position Highlights:
Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of lymphedema therapy treatments for outpatients. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in physical or occupational therapy from an Accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy (APTA, AOTA) program required.
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certificate completed within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Strong team orientation required.
• Familiarity with items found in a typical PT and/or OT clinic (e.g., weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, mats, etc.) required.
• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist or occupational therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon completion of unit orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Rehabilitation experience preferred.
Why Nebraska Medicine:
Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
Recruiter Contact:
Jana Whitmarsh
jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Nebraska Medicine is seeking aOccupational or Physical Therapist (Lymphedema) to join our team in the Lauritzen Outpatient Center!
**Ask Recruiter about certification reimbursement**
Position Highlights:
- Treat individuals with lymphedema to enhance well-being and quality of life.
- Utilize a wide variety of treatment techniques including manual lymph drainage, complete decongestive therapy, exercise prescription, gait training, and balance training to provide holistic care to patients with lymphatic dysfunction.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals including oncologists, vascular surgeons and plastic surgeons to provide comprehensive care.
- Opportunities for professional development including mentorship, participation in monthly meetings with lymphatic therapists, and participation in multi-disciplinary clinic meetings
Perform evaluation, planning, and implementation of lymphedema therapy treatments for outpatients. Assist with department goal setting, program planning, clinical instruction, and staff instruction in order to maintain a progressive educationally motivated staff. Carry out day to day communication and duties with teamwork and professionalism.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in physical or occupational therapy from an Accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy (APTA, AOTA) program required.
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certificate completed within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Strong team orientation required.
• Familiarity with items found in a typical PT and/or OT clinic (e.g., weights, exercise bikes, gait belts, ultrasound, traction, ambulatory devices, mats, etc.) required.
• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist or occupational therapist in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon completion of unit orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Rehabilitation experience preferred.
Why Nebraska Medicine:
Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska
Recruiter Contact:
Jana Whitmarsh
jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.
