Lymphedema Therapist

Outpatient Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a collaborative outpatient occupational therapist specializing in lymphedema therapy to join us at Fairview Clinic in Maple Grove!

Our rehab teams partner to provide outpatient, multi-specialty therapy services to the northwest Twin Cities metro area. The preferred candidate will be trained and experienced in lymphedema, but where lymphedema experience is limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

• FTE: 0.3, authorized for 24 hours per pay period.
• Schedule: Wednesday, 8-10 hours and/or Saturday mornings, 8:00am - 12:00pm.
• There may be opportunities for increased FTE in the near future, depending on department needs.

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab's continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Required Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy (OT) licensure in the State of Minnesota
• Training and Certification in Complete Decongestive Therapy (examples: Guenter Klose (Lemer Lymphedema Services), Chikly, Casley- Smith, Vodder, Norton School of Lymphatic studies etc. and
• Lymphedema Association of North America Certification (LANA) or in-process and
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in Occupational Therapy
• 1+ years of experience in Occupation Therapy
• 1+ years lymphedema experience
• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status