Physical Therapist 2

Scope of Position

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation and Lymphedema Team Member is a licensed physical therapist that works within the oncology team structure to offer outpatient rehabilitation and lymphedema services. These services are offered at outpatient service sites to patients who have lymphedema and other oncology related rehabilitation needs. Services will be provided at SSCBC as well as other James Ambulatory sites and may require travel during the work day. The rehabilitation team members report to the Rehab Services Manager as part of the overall James Ambulatory Services structure.

Position Summary

Each rehabilitation team member is first a part of a group effort to provide care within a continuous performance improvement environment, and secondly a distinct professional who provides specific contributions to the team approach. Team members assess patients and establish together plans of care; provide a wide variety of treatment techniques; provide education and support to patients and families; and facilitate continuing care planning. Team members evaluate quality of services and participate in outcomes management activities. The Physical Therapy Team Member in rehabilitation and lymphedema in the SSCBC Oncology Rehabilitation Department will also have advance knowledge in the treatment of oncology patients and will be competent in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema with complete decongestive therapy (CDT,MLD). Although team members report directly to the Rehab Services Manager, they are also responsible to each other, to those they supervise (physical therapy assistants and volunteers) and to other participants in patient care activities, including attending and resident physicians, nurses, their support staff, Social Work and Patient Care Resource Managers to assure coordination of services and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited school or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Currently licensed in the state of Ohio as a Physical Therapist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Maintains professional licensure; demonstrates a commitment to continuing education; meets mandatory education and health requirements; demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.