Overview Exciting opportunity to be part of our collaborative, engaged rehab team in Edina! Southdale Place offers multiple outpatient rehab services and this position will join a team of phenomenal lymphedema therapists. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for mentorship, or for a seasoned therapist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving lymphedema rehab care. In collaboration with patients and families, the lymphedema therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. FTE 0.01, casual position. Schedule: We are looking for regular coverage on Wednesdays, with potential for growing into full-time in 2025! Opportunity to pick up shifts at other sites too as available! M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs. As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year. As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. Responsibilities Job Description The Lymphedema Therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation Gathers pertinent data Performs examination Determines treatment diagnosis Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks Determines prognosis for recovery Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care Establishes appropriate discharge plan Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention Implements plan of care Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education Documentation/Billing Uses acceptable medical terminology Follows professional practice standards Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards Complies with department billing standards Professional Expectations Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice Supervises and directs appropriate member of rehab team Delegates tasks appropriately to assistants/clerks/aides/transporters/extenders Productivity Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity Quality Improvement Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives Qualifications Required Occupational Therapy (OT) licensure in the State of Minnesota AND Training and Certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy, examples: Guenter Klose (Lemer Lymphedema Services), Chikly, Casley- Smith, Vodder, Norton School of Lymphatic studies etc. AND Lymphedema Association of North America Certification (LANA) or in process AND Basic Life Support Certification Preferred Advanced Degree in PT or OT 1+year experience LANA Certification EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status