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Trinity Health
Mishawaka, Indiana

Occupational Therapist- Lymphedema

Occupational TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Occupational Therapist – Lymphedema Location: Mishawaka, IN Schedule: Full-Time, flexible scheduling options available Department: Therapy Services Are you passionate about providing therapy in a collaborative, patient-centered environment?

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where Occupational Therapists are respected and valued contributors to the care team. In this role, you’ll focus on lymphedema management while also supporting a wide range of patient needs through evaluation, skilled intervention, and discharge planning.

You’ll be part of a highly engaged therapy team that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and teamwork. We offer a strong department culture built on collaboration and stewardship, where your skills are supported and your growth is encouraged.

What You’ll Do Provide specialized occupational therapy services for patients with lymphedema Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions to promote recovery and functional independence Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists to ensure coordinated care Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and home programs Accurately document evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge summaries Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and hospital initiatives Support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic program Licensure & Certifications: Certified Occupational Therapist in the State of Indiana Current CPR certification Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred New graduates welcome Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development What We Offer to Full-Time Occupational Therapists Tuition reimbursement (effective first day of employment) 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program Benefits starting day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD) Retirement savings account with employer match Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays No mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program State-of-the-art equipment Unlimited CEUs Supportive team approach Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make—even when those decisions are complex or challenging. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman, and child by investing in technology, people, and capabilities that set the standard for quality care.

Our system includes: 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide specialized lymphedema management and support a wide range of patient needs through evaluation and skilled intervention. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and accurate documentation of patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and possess a valid Indiana license. Current CPR certification is also required, and the role is open to both experienced clinicians and new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningTherapeutic interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 35 employers

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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
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$172k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Mishawaka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
Retirement savings account with employer match
Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays