<p>Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a full-time Outpatient Occupational Therapist with Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credentials — or a clinician actively working toward CLT certification. This is a direct-access outpatient role at a state-of-the-art acute care facility known for its comprehensive rehabilitation programs, with immediate mentorship from a dedicated senior clinician and direct access to senior leadership from day one. The position carries a meaningful sign-on bonus and newly elevated pay rates, making it a strong opportunity for an OT ready to build a specialized lymphedema practice within a well-resourced health system.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>New, higher pay rates effective for this hire cycle</li> <li>Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires</li> <li>Full-time employment with access to a comprehensive health system benefits package</li> <li>Dedicated mentor and direct access to senior leadership throughout onboarding and beyond</li> <li>Professional development support within a large, multi-site health system encompassing 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers</li> <li>Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time outpatient occupational therapy role with a clinical focus on lymphedema management (CLT or CLT-in-progress)</li> <li>Functions as an interdisciplinary team member: patient assessment and re-assessment, direct patient care, individualized care planning, and ongoing plan modification based on patient progress</li> <li>Responds to physician orders; administers and interprets standardized tests and measurements; develops functional goals in collaboration with patients and families</li> <li>Scope includes restoration and improvement of ADL skills, work, and productive activities</li> <li>Saint Vincent Hospital is a state-of-the-art acute care facility in the heart of Worcester offering advanced heart and vascular services, comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, and a robust surgical suite</li> <li>Surgical technology on campus includes da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife radiosurgery — reflecting the facility's commitment to high-acuity, technology-forward care</li> <li>Women & infants program on site, rounding out a full-service community hospital environment</li> <li>Comprehensive rehabilitation program provides a strong interdisciplinary referral base and collegial clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required</li> <li>Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) credential required, or active enrollment in CLT training with a clear path to certification</li> <li>Active Massachusetts OT state licensure required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Minimum two years of experience as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting preferred</li> <li>Successful completion of pre-employment background check and health screening, including drug screen, required</li> <li>Proof of vaccination or approved exemption with regular testing required per applicable federal, state, or local law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city — a vibrant, diverse urban center with a lower cost of living than Boston while remaining just 45 miles west along the I-90 corridor. The city supports a rich academic and cultural scene anchored by multiple colleges and universities, a thriving restaurant and arts district, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of central New England, including hiking, skiing, and lake country. For clinicians seeking the energy of a real city, strong school options, and proximity to Boston without the Boston price tag, Worcester is a compelling place to put down roots.</p>