Outpatient Lymphedema Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapists

## Outpatient Lymphedema Therapist - Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapists Apply remote type:
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Boston-MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
RQ4068309

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The General Hospital Corporation 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)
**** Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
** Remote Type
** Onsite
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