Lymphedema Occupational Therapist
Company: NCH
Location: Bonita Springs
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering
premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of
two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical
facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that
offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare
System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and
Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and
fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate
in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market
leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and
ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier
life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at
NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org
to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist primary functions are to assess,
reassess, develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care, which are
safe effective and provide for patient input, and follow the
Occupational Therapy's standard of care. Employees must follow
Occupational Therapy referrals ordered by a physician and within
the scope of service provided, follow operational guidelines, State
licensure Act and National Professional Organization Practice
Guidelines. Leadership, delegation, interdisciplinary teams work,
information management, performance improvement, customer service
and time management are essential basic competencies. Needs general
supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Other duties may be assigned.
Evaluation
Performs initial therapy evaluations and re-evaluations utilizing
evaluation techniques appropriate to patient's age, culture, and
admitting diagnosis to obtain a comprehensive view of patient's
functional skills, and impairments during the first 60 minutes of
assessment time.
Makes an accurate assessment of patient's strengths, weaknesses and
pain.
Develops a well-defined plan of care and goals which include
patient input and awareness of patient's educational and cultural
needs.
Is able to select, monitor, and modify appropriate equipment,
procedure, and diagnostic testing methods.
Makes accurate clinical impressions when one or more physical
impairments or diagnosis exist simultaneously.
Therapeutic goals are consistently measurable, objective, and
reflective of the plan, and are modified and updated appropriately
and timely.
Has developed skills or is actively pursuing development of skills
in specialty areas (aquatics, lymphedema, manual therapy, Mckenzie,
neurologic - NDT, orthopedic, sports, wound, vestibular, sensory
integration, FCE's, etc.) or in areas other than of primary
responsibility assignment.
Treatment
Demonstrates the skill, professional judgment and knowledge base to
provide effective treatment to patients of different age groups and
cultures.
Consistently incorporates knowledge of growth and development
issues into assessment of patient's needs.
Provides treatment services appropriate to patient's age group,
culture and disability.
Is aware of resources available for different age groups and make
appropriate referrals.
Demonstrates competency in all basic Clinical procedures and
equipment for all common disorders.
Has developed new skills or is actively pursuing development of new
skills in specialty areas, or in areas beyond primary
assignment.
Follows ethical practices utilizing guidelines established by the
Florida Board of Examiners and the NCH HealthCare System.
Delegate patient care to team members within their scope of
practice.
Teaching
Provide formal and informal guidance, support, and teaching to
internal and external customers.
Verbally communicates, to pertinent members of a patient's
healthcare team, to provide objective information about the
patient's deficits or impairments in a professional and timely
manner.
When covering for inpatients, post all precautions to educate
nursing staff and other staff members to the limitations, needs and
precautions.
Documentation
Consistently maintains timely, complete, and accurate written
documentation as defined in policies and procedures.
Is able to locate information in the medical record.
Is able to perform a complete chart audit.
Reports/completes all patient care information needed when a team
member will be following up with a patient for treatment.
Clinical Management
Takes ownership for the clinical environment
Takes responsibility for keeping a neat, organized, and clean
therapeutic environment.
Keeps track of therapy and evaluation materials. Keeps materials
organized and in good condition.
Monitors supply and ensures items are re-supplied when
necessary.
Orders new material to meet the needs of the patient population of
primary responsibility.
Ensure appropriate and needed material and supplies are easily
located and available to covering therapist.
Accurately schedules and re-schedules patients, if applicable.
Facility Responsibilities
Takes ownership for all tasks related to scheduling and
billing.
Consistently follows policies and procedures for ensuring patient
schedules are up to date, correct and patients are informed of
scheduling practices.
Communicates patient requested schedule changes to appropriate
staff/community.
Turnover in accurate, timely billing information and ensures
patients are re-authorized per insurance requirement with adequate
documentation of same and completes timely follow up phone calls
when patients are no show. Completes FIM's accurately and timely,
if applicable.
Certification/Continuing Education
Meets CEU requirements to maintain licensure and specialty
certifications.
Attends course or complete self-study to stay current with issues
related to primary population served.
Stays current with AIDS education and Medical Errors education,
state laws.
Recognizes knowledge deficits and independently researches to meet
the need of patients with uncommon presentations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
No experience required.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Florida.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American
Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel,
Outlook, and Windows.
Keywords: NCH, Lehigh Acres , Lymphedema Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Bonita Springs, Florida
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