Lymphedema Physical Therapist

Location: Salem Health Hospital, Main Campus, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation

Position Type: Part Time, 30 hours/weekly, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm, Three 10-hour shifts, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Your role with us

As a lymphedema physical therapist, you’ll play a key role in patient care by using evidence-based treatments to help individuals with a variety of cancer-related and orthopedic conditions, in a hospital-based outpatient clinic setting. You’ll be part of a team that collaborates to create personalized therapy plans aimed at improving overall functional ability.

What you'll do

• Provide thorough, evidence‑based evaluations and create individualized treatment plans tailored to outpatient functional goals.
• Deliver goal‑oriented interventions focused on neuromuscular rehabilitation, upper extremity function, cognitive and perceptual retraining.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of providers—including PT, Speech, physicians, and care coordinators—to support comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on home programs, strategies, and resources to promote long‑term success and self‑management.
• Document clearly and communicate professionally to support smooth patient flow, team collaboration, and high‑quality outcomes.

Required qualifications

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Holds a valid physical therapy license to practice in the state of Oregon or is license eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Additional information

• Lymphedema treatment experience preferred. Case load will be a mix of musculoskeletal and lymphedema diagnoses.
• Successful candidate will have clinical experience in the practice setting.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.