Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Lymphedema

Location: Fayetteville, GA 30214
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 24 Weeks
Shift: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Candidate Type: Local and Travel Candidates Accepted

Pay Rate

• Local Candidates: $50–$60 per hour, based on experience
• Travel Candidates: $2,000–$2,350 per week, based on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in outpatient lymphedema care for a 24-week contract assignment in Fayetteville, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience treating patients with lymphedema and possess an active lymphedema certification.

The position involves providing specialized rehabilitation services in a hospital-based outpatient setting while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver quality patient care.

Important: Candidates must have their lymphedema certification in hand to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients requiring specialized lymphedema treatment.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on their clinical needs.
• Deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve patient function and quality of life.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and speech-language pathologists.
• Coordinate care with wound care specialists, compression fitters, and lymphedema product vendors.
• Treat patients across a broad age range, including young adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatric patients.
• Support patients with diverse diagnoses, including those requiring specialized lymphedema management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established treatment protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Lymphedema certification must be obtained and available at the time of consideration.
• Active Georgia Occupational Therapy (OT) license required.
• NBCOT certification required; screening flexibility may be available.
• Experience in outpatient rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Unit Details

• Hospital-based outpatient lymphedema services within a rehabilitation department.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with OT/OTA, PT/PTA, and SLP professionals.
• Coordination with wound care clinics, compression fitters, and lymphedema vendors.
• Diverse patient population, including young adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatric patients.
• First-time travelers are welcome.