Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema
Therapist Location: UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121, US:CO: Fort Collins
Department: PVH Rehab Services at Harmony FTE: Full Time, 0.8,
64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.72 -
$58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary: We are looking for a Certified Lymphedema Therapist to
work in a busy Oncology Rehab Outpatient clinic. Candidate must
have experience with rehabilitation of cancer patients and be
comfortable working with the breast population. Responsibilities:
Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's
condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to
problems identified and involves the patient/family according to
their capabilities and desires. Educates the patient and
family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with
patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of
adaptive equipment and support programs. Supervises and delegates
the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and
therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state
regulations and practice standards. Within scope of job, requires
critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to
work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: Bachelor's
degree in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure with Colorado
Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the
American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the
Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or
CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Certified
Lymphedema Therapist. Oncology Rehab experience. Preferred:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. We improve lives. In big
ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal
ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year
Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our
success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,
financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates
annually each October and is paid out in October following
completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible
dependents 403(b) with employer matching contributions Time away
from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave
(inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your
employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic
life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up
coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term
disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits Full
suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for
health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available
with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet
insurance, and employee discount programs Education benefits for
employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of
tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific
educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250
pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each
calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for
the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the
PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will
be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is
identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of
talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can
offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth
is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid
requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any
terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, color,
national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex,
disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status,
socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by
federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under
the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization. AF 123 Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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