Outpatient Lymphedema Occupational Therapist Date Posted:

27 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 27, 2026

Recruiter:

Avera Health Location:

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Salary:

USD88,000

to

USD102,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2989938622-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Avera Health is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team, specializing in lymphedema care. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs to improve function, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life for patients across the Upper Midwest. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and contribute to ongoing care planning. Avera offers a supportive, growth-focused environment rooted in compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, with strong opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluations for patients with lymphedema and related diagnoses, assessing functional status, range of motion, strength, pain, edema, and performance of daily activities. Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions tailored to patient needs and goals. Deliver lymphedema-focused interventions, including manual lymphatic drainage, complete decongestive therapy, compression bandaging and garment training, therapeutic exercise, and skin care education. Educate patients and families on condition management, home exercise programs, self-bandaging and compression use, risk reduction strategies, and long-term self-care. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, oncology providers, wound care teams, and other therapists to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes. Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record system. Monitor patient progress, modify interventions based on clinical response, and participate in goal setting and discharge planning. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives related to outpatient rehabilitation and lymphedema services. Support program development, including contributing to best-practice protocols, patient education materials, and community or staff education regarding lymphedema. Maintain professional competencies through continuing education, adherence to licensure requirements, and engagement in ongoing learning related to lymphedema and rehabilitation best practices. Required Skills Lymphedema assessment and management Manual lymphatic drainage techniques Complete decongestive therapy (CDT) Compression bandaging and garment fitting education Outpatient orthopedic and neurological assessment skills Development of individualized treatment plans Therapeutic exercise prescription and progression Functional mobility and activities of daily living (ADL) training Patient and family education skills Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication Clinical documentation and use of electronic medical records (EMR) Time management and caseload prioritization Pain management strategies within therapy scope Knowledge of oncology rehabilitation principles Understanding of wound care considerations related to lymphedema Professionalism and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards