Lymphedema Occupational Therapist
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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 evaluating and treating patients to manage swelling through evidence-based interventions. They also educate patients and caregivers on self-management techniques while documenting progress and collaborating with the care team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Occupational Therapy degree and possess or be eligible for licensure in Louisiana. Additionally, they must have or be committed to obtaining lymphedema training or certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $87k–$104k)215 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Louisiana | 88 active | 9,045 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,268 in the last 30 days | 1,702 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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