Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary: Wages start at $45.26 an hour and the midpoint is $56.58 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field.

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

The Specialty Occupational Therapist provides specialty therapy services to particular populations of patients. Acts as lead therapist/specialist for one or more specialty programs by mentoring other therapists, providing input into program development, and marketing the program. Individuals may be assigned permanently, temporarily or simultaneously to other worksites.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs effective, appropriate and timely patient evaluation and care planning.
• Performs effective patient caregiver training.
• Documentation is timely, legible and complete.

Position Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years prior relevant Occupational Therapy experience in a hospital, home care, outpatient, or skilled nursing setting required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required
• Completion of the American Occupational Therapy National Exam required

Certification/Licensure

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• ODL: Oregon Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past 10 years and proof of insurance may be required
• LT: Lymphedema Certification from a program with 135 hours of instruction that meets LANA (Lymphology Association of America) requirements including certification from the following: Klose Training, Norton School, and Academy of Lymphatic Studies is required

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

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Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.