Occupational Therapist- Lymphedema

About the role

The Burlington Lower-Level Physical Therapy Specialty Clinic is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema. The ideal candidate will have outpatient experience managing lymphedema in patients with a variety of underlying conditions, including oncology, vascular, and other lymphatic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and treatments for a variety of lymphedema diagnoses in outpatient clinic settings.
• Create an individualized treatment plan based on a comprehensive evaluation of patients' current abilities and needs, as well as lifestyle and personal goals.
• Collaborate directly with patients and their families to provide exceptional patient care.
• Order, measure, and fit garments for related edema reduction, and manage insurance authorization requirements.
• Work collaboratively with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction.
• Provide wound care evaluation and treatment as needed.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan with current registration and NBCOT membership.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience managing outpatient oncology-related lymphedema, including ordering, measuring, and fitting garments for related edema reduction.
• Experience collaborating with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction.
• Knowledge of required documentation and insurance authorization requirements.
• NALA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification.
• Experience in wound care evaluation and treatment.
• A collaborative work style and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy if licensed before January 1, 2007.
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy if licensed on or after January 1, 2007.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
• Generous PTO Program.
• Continued Education allowance.
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. This position is 40 hours a week and you will be expected to cover closing shifts.