Fairview Health Services·Edina, Minnesota
The Lymphedema Therapist is responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients through individualized plans of care. They collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to provide skilled interventions and establish appropriate discharge plans.
We are seeking a lymphedema therapist to join our collaborative rehab teams at M Health Fairview Southdale Place Clinic in Edina and M Health Fairview Rehab Clinic in Eden Prairie! In collaboration with patients and families, the lymphedema therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. FTE 0.6, authorized for 48 hours per pay period.
Monday and Friday in Edina and Tuesday and Thursday in Eden Prairie. Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more! Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs. As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year. As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
The lymphedema therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation Gathers pertinent data Performs examination Determines treatment diagnosis Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks Determines prognosis for recovery Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care Establishes appropriate discharge plan Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention Implements plan of care Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education Documentation/Billing Uses acceptable medical terminology Follows professional practice standards Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards Complies with department billing standards Professional Expectations Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice Productivity Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity Quality Improvement Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives Required Qualifications Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Minnesota AND Training and Certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy (examples: Guenter Klose (Lemer Lymphedema Services), Chikly, Casley- Smith, Vodder, Norton School of Lymphatic studies etc. AND Lymphedema Association of North America Certification (LANA) or in-process AND Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy 1+ year experience
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy license in Minnesota, certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy, and BLS certification. LANA certification is required or must be in-process, with a Master's or Doctorate in OT preferred.
Market context
Minnesota allied-health employers often look for licensed physical therapists with solid clinical experience, so demand can be steady but competition is strongest for candidates who already meet state licensure and experience thresholds. These roles are competitive because employers value accredited training, a valid Minnesota Physical Therapy Board license, and hands-on practice in patient care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight your full-time experience clearly before applying.