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Prairieville, Louisiana

Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Your Clinical Mission

As a Lymphedema Occupational Therapist, you’ll deliver specialized, hands-on care that helps patients move with less swelling, more comfort, and renewed confidence. This role exists to bring expert lymphatic management into every plan of care—so progress feels real and measurable.

Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment planning for lymphedema, providing evidence-based interventions, educating patients and caregivers on long-term self-management, documenting clearly, and collaborating with the care team to keep outcomes on track.

Required qualifications/skills

  • OT degree and current licensure (or eligibility) in Louisiana
  • Lymphedema training/certification (or strong commitment to obtain)
  • Excellent patient communication and clinical reasoning
  • Organized documentation and time management

If you’re ready to make high-impact change as a Lymphedema Occupational Therapist, apply now.

Rewards That Travel With You

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Continuing Education Allowance; Paid Maternity Leave.

A Day That Moves Fast

You’ll start by reviewing your schedule and setting up the space so each visit feels focused and seamless. Throughout the day, you’ll guide patients through their sessions, track progress in real time, and adjust the plan as their needs evolve. Between appointments, you’ll connect with teammates to coordinate next steps and keep communication crisp. Expect a steady rhythm—patient wins, quick documentation touchpoints, and moments where your coaching helps someone realize they can manage symptoms beyond the clinic. It’s a day designed for a Lymphedema Occupational Therapist who thrives on momentum and meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The Lymphedema Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering specialized hands-on care, including evaluation and treatment planning for lymphedema. They must also educate patients on self-management and collaborate with the care team to ensure effective clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy degree and possess or be eligible for licensure in Louisiana. Additionally, they are required to have or be committed to obtaining lymphedema training or certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Lymphedema therapyPatient evaluationPatient educationCare coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lymphedema Occupational Therapist at Moreau Physical Therapy a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,907 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Occupational Therapy

Living in Prairieville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$2,109/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baton Rouge, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Moreau Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Baton Rouge, LA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid maternity leave
Continuing education allowance