Lymphedema Therapist

Where You’ll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

* Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lymphadema Therapist you will make a profound difference in our outpatient wound care and vein clinic.

Every day you will be the architect of personalized relief, meticulously evaluating patients, developing specialized care plans from physician referrals, and consulting across disciplines to ensure integrated therapeutic programs and seamless discharge. You will be expected to empower patients and caregivers with vital home exercise instruction, you'll manage their journey with unwavering quality service, restoring comfort and independence.

To be successful in this role, you must be a passionalte therapist, driven by specialized care and tangible patient outcomes.

• Meets or exceeds the productivity standard at the department level.
• Completes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.
• Participates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.
• Performs generalized Lymphadema evaluation and treatment primarily for both upper and lower extremities
• Completes general and specialty competencies appropriate to clinical area for patient care management
• Reviews and interprets all pertinent data (medical, psychosocial, historical, cultural) related to the condition(s) during the evaluation, treatment, reassessment and discharge planning.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy Program

• Internship or rotation in an appropriate clinical setting 

• Licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Arizona - OT:AZ or licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Arizona - PT:AZ

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - within 6 months 

We will also accept the following licenses instead of an Occupational Therapist: 

• Physical Therapist: AZ (PT:AZ), or
• Physical Therapy Assistant: AZ (PTA:AZ), or
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: AZ (OTA:AZ)

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

• Computer skills 

Preferred

• Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care 

• Experienced use of electronic health record