Outpatient Lymphedema Therapist - Mount Carmel Health System : Job Details

Position Purpose:

• The Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treats patients referred for therapy by a physician. In addition, the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintains accurate patient records.

What You Will Do:

• Performs Physical or Occupational Therapy evaluation, establishes, and implements treatment plan for patients referred by a physician and assigned by the clinical coordinator or manager. Documents accurately patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge records.
• Delegates appropriate treatment procedures to the Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant, reviews, and co-signs their documentation.
• Communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.
• Maintains department readiness, i.e., supplies, linen, and equipment cleaning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program or Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensure Requirement - Current license to practice Physical Therapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) in the State of Ohio.
• Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
• Tuition benefits for certain post- graduate programs and continuing education.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.