Lymphedema Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapist Grad *Sign on Bonus*

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Professional Development Support

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with an interest and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema to join our specialized outpatient therapy team. The preferred candidate will have experience treating patients with lymphedema related to oncology, vascular conditions, and other lymphatic disorders. Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs), as well as experienced Occupational Therapists interested in advancing their expertise and achieving CLT certification, are encouraged to apply.

This position is being recruited in advance of the summer 2027 opening of the Troy Center for Specialty Care, where the position will ultimately be based. The anticipated hire timeframe is late winter/early spring 2027, providing a unique opportunity to complete onsite training and participate in team development at our existing Brighton and/or Northville locations before transitioning to the new Troy location.

As an Occupational Therapist at Michigan Medicine, you will evaluate and treat patients with a variety of lymphedema diagnoses in an outpatient setting. Working closely with patients and their families, you will develop individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluation, functional needs, lifestyle, and personal goals.

This is an opportunity to build your expertise within a highly specialized lymphedema program while helping shape the team at a new Michigan Medicine specialty care location. Our lymphedema therapists have advanced training and nationally recognized certification in the evaluation and treatment of edema, and our program is one of a limited number of NLN Accredited Programs. You will work alongside experienced colleagues as part of a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

To support recruitment and professional growth, this position offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who are already Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLTs), or up to $5,000 in professional development support for eligible candidates to achieve CLT certification within their first year of employment. Additional details regarding eligibility and incentive determination will be discussed during the interview process.

Required Qualifications*

Occupational Therapist:

• If licensed on or after 1/1/2007: Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

• If licensed before 1/1/2007: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

• Satisfactory completion of an Occupational Therapy Program, including clinical internship

• Current Michigan Registration in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT membership or application in process. Licensure by start date is required.

• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification or equivalent clinical experience in lymphedema evaluation and treatment required OR Course work in Klose, ACOLS or Norton in preparation for CLT certification. Occupational Therapist Grad:

• Associate or bachelors degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position, as well as a necessary master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and are actively pursuing the appropriate certification/registration/licensure for their profession

• A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our highly performing multidisciplinary team

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desired Qualifications*

• 3+ years of experience managing outpatient oncology related lymphedema including ordering, measuring, and fitting garments for related edema reduction.

• 3+ years of experience collaborating with multiple external vendors for obtaining garments for edema reduction. Including knowledge of required documentation and insurance authorization requirements

• LANA certification or eligibility to obtain LANA certification

• Additional experience in wound care evaluation and treatment

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Days, 40 hours per week, not to exceed 10 hours in a single day. Specific schedule options will be provided within candidate interview and selection process.

Travel to Ann Arbor, Brighton, Northville, and other Michigan Medicine locations is required during orientation. After orientation, occasional travel to additional Michigan Medicine sites may be required as needed and determined by department and Troy leadership teams.

Work Locations

The Troy Medical Campus will be University of Michigan Healths first clinical presence in the Oakland County market. We are building a state-of-the-art specialty care campus in the heart of Troy where a deeply human commitment to personalized care will come together with world-class expertise, cutting-edge therapies, and a legacy of more than 175 years of transformative research to help patients and families in Oakland County and beyond find their Michigan Answers. The campus will feature two outpatient facilities with over a dozen specialty programs including Cancer services, Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, and Reproductive Medicine as well as a surgery/procedure center, comprehensive imaging services, laboratory, pharmacy and therapy services. The campus is conveniently located near I-75, is surrounded by popular shopping and dining and features free parking, on-site cafe, with facilities committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285357

Working Title

Lymphedema Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapist Grad Sign on Bonus

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Troy, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Oakland

Posting Begin/End Date

11/09/2026 - 1/08/2027

Salary

$90,157.00 - $130,874.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Physical/Occupational Therapy

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