Organization: American Academy of Lymphatic and Wound Management

Location: Florida, United States

Job Type: 1099, Per Diem

Job Description:

The American Academy of Lymphatic and Wound Management is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a Clinical Educator for our Lymphedema Certification Course. This position is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated professional to contribute to the education and training of healthcare practitioners in the field of lymphedema management.

Requirements:

• Must hold one of the following licenses: Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT),, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA).
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through a LANA approved school.
• Possess Association of North America Lymphology Association (LANA) certification.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in at least two different settings.
• Proficiency in measuring for custom compression garments and bandaging alternatives.
• Previous experience conducting continuing education or community education lectures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct continuing education classes for lymphedema certification.
• Provide hands-on demonstrations of proper hand techniques and hand placement in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).
• Instruct bandaging techniques for both upper extremity and lower extremity bandaging.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills, modifying schedules as needed.
• Utilize basic computer skills and operate audio/visual equipment.
• Lift at least 50 pounds and stand for long periods (at least 1 hour).
• Provide student evaluations at the end of each session.
• Demonstrate conflict management skills and provide appropriate feedback to students.
• Stay current on treatment trends in the lymphedema community.
• Engage in professional development to maintain and enhance proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Ethical leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The American Academy of Lymphatic and Wound Management is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person