Lymphedema Therapist- Therapy Outpatient Therapy
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying
plan of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivery of
professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and
students. Qualifications Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart
Association (AHA); Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),
Education: Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required), Work
Experience: Responsibilities Demonstrates ability to perform
patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and
floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and
appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self,
staff and patients. Demonstrates respect by treating our patients
and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and
caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals,
treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on
patient response and available evidence. Educates patients, family,
caregivers, students, and other health care providers using
relevant and effective teaching methods. Evaluates clinical
findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of
care. Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid
examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of
screening, and history. Produces documentation in accordance with
the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67). Screens patients using
procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy
services, if appropriate. Uses support personnel according to legal
standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by
support personnel and provides regular feedback. If applicable,
completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and
Knee Replacement Program requirements. ?Evaluates and implements
intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in
nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional
needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to
patient behavior and performance. Utilizes standardized outcomes
measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is
accurately reflected. Completes documentation in accordance with
regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborates with patient,
family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process
and provides education/family training as necessary. Provides
supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance
with regulatory agencies. Clearly communicates patient performance,
change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and
recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required
for the next level of care with the medical team. Maintains all
requirements outlined in the Therapy Clinical ladder to maintain
Senior status. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career,
the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team
where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and
opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based
in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly
16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a
variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center,
Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle
Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle
Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet 74; designations, the
nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes
Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the
world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health
Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout
central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at
Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social
Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of
Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form
I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: .
Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position
is $36.74per hour - $63.19per hour. This represents a good faith
minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by
Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be
dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to,
the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training,
licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers
a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To
learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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