SUMMARY OF JOB:

Provides interventions to help individuals with a diagnosis of lymphedema maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and functioning, enabling optimal performance and enhancing health, well-being and quality of life across the lifespan. Supports the Rehabilitation Manager in her duties. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff members and demonstrates expertise and advanced skills in lymphedema practice.

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

To perpetuate the mission of the hospital through the provision of efficient health services directed toward maximizing patient function and independence in a caring and compassionate manner.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Provides documentation of Associate degree completion from an accredited program for physical therapy assistant or certified occupational therapy assistant.
2. Ability to effectively communicate and present self to people in a courteous, tactful, poised and professional manner.
3. Holds a CLT certification from an accredited school and will have, or within 6 months of hire obtain, a LANA certification.

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possess a PA state license in good standing and meets State statutory regulations

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