Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Provides quality manual lymph drainage (MLD) and complex decongestive therapy (CDT) services including consultation, patient assessment, planning, intervention implementation and follow up care/evaluation, program planning, discharge planning and follow-up in order to maintain optimal function, prevent disability and promote well-being. Provides education and guidance to other healthcare providers or people working within the educational system. Provides feedback to referring practitioners and oncologists. Provides clinical supervision and training for students and participates in the education of other healthcare professionals upon request. Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration.

• Recent and relevant clinical experience with breast cancer patients preferred.

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university or program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Must have all levels of Lymphedema Certification completed and be registered with an appropriate education facility.
• Must maintain recertification in accordance with their lymphedema school, at employee’s expense.
• LANA Certification preferred.

• LANA Certification (if applicable).
• Must be registered with an appropriate association, and maintain good standing.
• Certification with an accreditation lymphedema organization.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Ability to review and collaborate with referring clinicians and determine contraindicative and medical issues prior to proceeding with treatment.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare and education knowledge.
• Ability to perform necessary literature searches and research to maintain best practice in a field that requires independent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to support and participate in LAM and Lymphedema Awareness Day functions as required.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy patients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/visitors/staff.