Lymphedema Therapist - Sutter Health
Santa Cruz, CA
About the Job
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview:
Provides occupational therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. hand & upper extremity disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Demonstrates expert level competencies and skills and possesses at least one specialty certification in one of the pre-approved occupational therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description :
_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
OT-Occupational Therapist
OR CHT-Certified Hand Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Must possess one of the following:
CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist and Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute
OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
OR AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Associations Board Advanced Certification Programs
OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
OR Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consult Commission
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to assess competencies.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract Evidence-based practice (EBP) information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department.
Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Develops educational curriculum for staff training.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $66.27 to $82.83 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ __
Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview:
Provides occupational therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. hand & upper extremity disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Demonstrates expert level competencies and skills and possesses at least one specialty certification in one of the pre-approved occupational therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
Job Description :
_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._
EDUCATION:
Other: Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
OT-Occupational Therapist
OR CHT-Certified Hand Therapist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Must possess one of the following:
CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist and Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute
OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
OR AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Associations Board Advanced Certification Programs
OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
OR Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)
OR IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board Certified Lactation Consult Commission
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
Ability to assess competencies.
Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
Develop treatment protocols.
Ability to extract Evidence-based practice (EBP) information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
Complex problem solver within and outside of department.
Analyzes data/information from multiple sources. Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
Develops educational curriculum for staff training.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
32
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $66.27 to $82.83 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ __
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