Clinical Coordinator Lymphedema Program

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FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

The Clinical Coordinator of the Lymphedema Program ("Lymphedema Coordinator") is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physical Therapist (PT) with specialized training in lymphedema management. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care and will help to coordinate services across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Lymphedema Coordinator provides direct patient care with an emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, working closely with breast surgeons, oncology physicians, and the broader care team.

This role serves as a clinical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring best practice standards are met, regulatory requirements are satisfied, and program growth and sustainability are supported through training, mentorship, and outreach initiatives.  Performs additional responsibilities as assigned to advance departmental goals, align with organizational priorities, and promote patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide care for lymphedema patients, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes.
• Program Support: Serve as subject matter expert for lymphedema management and assist in the development of an internal training program, mentoring other clinicians and helping to support the growth of the lymphedema program.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with breast surgeons, oncology physicians, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated care.
• Regulatory & Quality Standards: Ensure compliance, participate in surveys and audits, and help track patient outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Community Engagement: Conduct outreach, education, and marketing to promote program awareness and increase referrals.
• Complete Additional Duties as Assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience in lymphedema care.
• 2-3 years of recent leadership experience in program development, staff supervision, and quality improvement.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills for interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience with patient education, community outreach, and/or marketing initiatives.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices.
• Flexible and open-minded to change, including willingness to try new approaches and consider different perspectives.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current valid California Physical or Occupational Therapy license
• Current Basic Lifesaving Certification (BLS – American Heart Association) for Healthcare Provider
• Valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
• Completion of a certified lymphedema training program with attainment of Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) designation
• Additional advanced certification in lymphedema treatment through LANA, Klose, PORi, or equivalent

Ages of Patients Served

Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, adult and geriatric populations are served by Rehabilitation Services.

Salary Range:

$ $95.48 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.  El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

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