Outpatient Lymphedema Therapist Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapists

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Job Summary

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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 Hospitals Outpatient PT/OT Department has an opening for a certified lymphedema therapist. MGH is one of the worlds 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 MGHs 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.

Education
Masters Degree Occupational Therapy required

Minimum masters 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)

Onsite

15 Parkman Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$90000 - $117696.80/Annual

Grade

6

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