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Lymphedema Certified Therapist

Parx Home Health Care

Kissimmee, FLPer Diem / Full-timePosted 8mo agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Location
Kissimmee, FL
Schedule
Per Diem / Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PT Or OT LicenseLymphedema Certification

Job overview

Parx Home Health Care seeks a lymphedema-certified Physical or Occupational Therapist to provide specialized home health care. The clinician may manage a mixed caseload involving lymphedema and orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, chronic-condition, and mobility needs. The role includes evaluations, individualized care, Complete Decongestive Therapy, patient education, documentation, team communication, and wound care. Home health experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical AssessmentPatient EducationLymphedema TherapyHome Health CareComplete Decongestive TherapyManual Lymphatic DrainageCompression BandagingTherapeutic ExerciseWound CarePatient-Centered CareReliable TransportationTravel Within Service Area

Qualifications

PT or OT LicenseLymphedema CertificationFlorida Background Screening

Full job description

We are seeking a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist who is Lymphedema Certified to join our home health team and provide specialized care to patients managing lymphedema in the home setting. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about improving quality of life through skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

Therapist can manage a mixed caseload of home health patients, including individuals with lymphedema as well as patients with orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, chronic condition, and functional mobility needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations for patients with lymphedema

  • Develop and implement individualized plans of care

  • Provide Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including:

  • Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

  • Compression bandaging and garment education

  • Skin care education

  • Therapeutic exercise

  • Educate patients and caregivers on self-management techniques

  • Accurately document care in the EMR

  • Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams

  • Ensure compliance with home health regulations and agency standards

  • Assess, treat, and monitor skin integrity issues and wounds commonly associated with lymphedema, including:

  • Weeping edema

  • Venous stasis ulcers

  • Pressure injuries

  • Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)

  • Cellulitis prevention and early identification

  • Perform basic to moderate wound care as ordered, including cleansing, dressing selection, and compression-compatible wound management as it pertains to lymphedema

Requirements Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice
  • Current Lymphedema Certification (required)
  • Home health experience preferred (but not required)
  • Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service area
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

This position requires background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Benefits Schedule & Employment Type

  • Per Diem, or Full-Time options available
  • Flexible scheduling based on clinician availability and patient needs

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