Outpatient Lymphedema Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapists
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
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- PayStated
- $90,000–$117,697 a year
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
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from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Master's degree in Occupational Therapyrequired
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required
from the posting - Occupational Therapist state licenserequired
Occupational Therapist [State License] - required
from the posting - Lymphedema certificationrequired
Lymphedema Certification (135 hours)
from the posting - Occupational therapist experiencerequired
occupational therapist experience 3-5 years required
from the posting - Clinical examination and evaluation skillsrequired
strong framework for clinical examination/evaluation skills
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
excellent communication
from the posting - Work effectively with patients and co-workersrequired
Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers
from the posting - Medical terminologyrequired
Knowledge of medical terminology
from the posting - Time management skillsrequired
Excellent time management skills
from the posting - Oral and written communication skillsrequired
Good oral and written communication skills
from the posting - Interpersonal skillsrequired
Excellent interpersonal skills required
from the posting - Residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility experiencepreferred
experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 3-5 years preferred
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
10K Sign on bonus and relocation available!Physical and Occupational Therapy Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA.
Experienced occupational or physical therapists needed for treatment of patients with lymphedema and lipedema at a large teaching hospital.
Massachusetts General Hospital’s Outpatient PT/OT Department has an opening for a certified lymphedema therapist. MGH is one of the world’s most distinguished medical centers and one of the top cancer centers in the country. As a member of the rehabilitation team, you would have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with MGH’s leading experts in lymphatic diseases and oncology.
As a Lymphatic Education and Research Network Center of Excellence, we see patients with lymphedema affecting the breast, trunk, head and neck, genital, upper and/or lower extremity regions, and patients with lipedema. We have a growing lymphatic surgery practice across MGB. Ongoing mentorship will be provided to this candidate, including potential opportunities for research collaboration with the Lymphedema Research Program.
The successful candidate would have completed full certification in lymphedema training (LANA not required) and come with experience in treating this population. We are seeing an individual with strong framework for clinical examination/evaluation skills, excellent communication and a clinical curiosity that drives learning.
Hours can be negotiated (40 or less) , covering a minimum of a 3 day/ week schedule. Opportunity is also available to blend clinical practice with another patient population that the candidate has experience with and is a population seen at this site.
Location: Boston main campus site.
Comprehensive benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement packages.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Occupational Therapy required
Minimum master’s degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy; MA licensed, Lymphedema Certification (135 hours).
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [State License] - required
Experience
occupational therapist experience 3-5 years required experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility 3-5 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with patients and co-workers.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$90,000 - $117,696.80/Annual
Grade
6
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