Occupational Therapist I - Lymphedema Specialist

Description

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Summary:

UNC Hospitals Rehabilitation Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist with expertise in lymphedema care to join our multidisciplinary team at the Center for Rehabilitation Care in Chapel Hill, NC. This position is an onsite position that focuses exclusively on providing high-quality care to adult patients with lymphedema, supporting functional recovery and improving quality of life through evidence-based, patient-centered interventions. Our clinic model prioritizes 60-minute, one-on-one treatment sessions, allowing for individualized care, deeper clinical reasoning, and strong therapeutic relationships. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of experienced therapists and contribute to a supportive and professional environment rooted in excellence, equity, and compassion.

Key Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Specialized Lymphedema Focus: Treat a range of complex lymphedema cases with dedicated time for evaluation, education, and manual therapy.

Individualized Care: Provide 60-minute, one-on-one treatment sessions that enable personalized, high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.

Mentorship & Clinical Growth: Collaborate with experienced clinicians and access mentorship, continuing education, and certification support. Opportunities for clinical specialization, student mentorship, and interprofessional development are also available.

Certification Support: If not already certified in lymphedema therapy, UNC will fully support your training and certification to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). Academic and Quality Improvement Involvement: Engage in clinical education, department initiatives, and quality improvement projects that shape care delivery and improve outcomes.

Why UNC Health?

At UNC Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Highlights include:

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.

Generous paid time off (PTO) and retirement benefits with employer match.

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.

Opportunities for performance incentives, merit raises, and internal career advancement.

Community engagement opportunities that allow you to make a lasting impact beyond the clinic walls.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Conduct thorough evaluations and implement evidence-based treatment plans for adults with lymphedema.
• Manual Therapy & Compression Techniques: Utilize complete decongestive therapy (CDT) and other appropriate modalities to manage swelling, improve mobility, and reduce risk of complications.
• Documentation & Planning: Maintain accurate documentation, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans based on clinical findings and patient feedback.
• Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care and maximize functional outcomes.
• Student Supervision: Contribute to the learning environment by mentoring occupational therapy students and participating in clinical education as needed.
• Professional Development: Participate in department meetings, educational sessions, and ongoing learning opportunities to maintain best practices and licensure. Community Advocacy: Serve as a clinical resource and participate in outreach efforts that improve access to care and health equity for lymphedema patients.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
* BLS within 3 months of hire date.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Occupational Therapy Center Rehab Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite at Center for Rehabilitation Care

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.