Occupational Therapist – Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Colquitt Regional Medical Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vereen Rehabilitation Center in Moultrie, GA is seeking an Occupational Therapist specialized in lymphedema to evaluate and treat patients with lymphedema and chronic edema, addressing functional limitations and daily living activities.

The successful candidate will build and grow a dedicated lymphedema therapy program, work with rehab and wound care teams, and engage with physicians and the community while delivering patient-centered care and pursuing ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current and active Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Georgia.
• BLS Certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills with a passion for patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and advancing clinical expertise.
• Passion for working with a pediatric population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with lymphedema, chronic edema, and related lymphatic disorders, addressing functional limitations and activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation and wound care teams to deliver integrated care.
• Help build, develop, and grow a specialized lymphedema therapy program.
• Develop relationships with physicians and healthcare providers throughout the community.
• Participate in community education and program outreach.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.
• Grow professionally within Vereen Rehabilitation Center.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Pediatric patient care

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

BLS Certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Job Category : Professional Services

Requisition Number : PEDIA003163

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Vereen Rehabilitation Center
Moultrie, GA 31788, USA

Description

Why Join Vereen Rehabilitation Center?

At Vereen Rehabilitation Center, we believe exceptional rehabilitation requires more than simply treating a diagnosis. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized, hands-on care whileutilizingcurrent evidence-based practices and advanced rehabilitation techniques.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside experienced PT, OT, and SLP professionals.
• Collaborate closely with our wound care program.
• Treat a diverse outpatient population.
• Help build, develop, and grow a specialized lymphedema therapy program.
• Develop relationships with physicians and healthcare providers throughout the community.
• Participate in community education and program outreach.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered environment.
• Grow professionally within an established and respected rehabilitation center.
• Receive strong salary compensation and a tremendous benefits package.
• Take advantage of exceptional support for continuing education, advanced training, and clinical specialization.
• Benefit from working for a not-for-profit healthcare organization, making eligible federal student loan forgiveness programs available to qualifying employees.

Position Overview

The Occupational Therapist will primarily evaluate and treat patients with lymphedema, chronic edema, and related lymphatic disorders,utilizingthe uniqueexpertiseof occupational therapy to address functional limitations, activities of daily living, upper-extremity involvement, self-management, and quality of life.

This positionprovides an exciting opportunity for a clinicianwho is passionate about lymphedema treatment and interested in helping build and grow a specialty program. The successful candidate will work closely with our rehabilitation and wound care teams while helpingestablishVereen Rehabilitation Center as a leading regional resource for lymphedema treatment.

A Growing Healthcare Community

Colquitt Regional Health System is a growing medical center committed to expanding healthcare services and opportunities throughout South Georgia. The organization is undergoing significant growth, including the addition of a new medical tower that will expand the hospital from 99 beds to 155 beds, creating increased opportunities for collaboration across the healthcare system.

Moultrie also offers a unique healthcare and educational environment with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) South Georgia campus, which brings approximately 200 full-time medical students and 25 medical residents to the community. This creates an exciting environment for professional collaboration, education, networking, and continued growth.

Joining Vereen Rehabilitation Center means becoming part of a growing healthcare system while working in a community that is investing in the future of healthcare in South Georgia.

Qualifications :

• Current and active Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Georgia.
• Bachelors/Masters in Occupational Therapy
• BLS Certification
• Strong clinical reasoning skills with a passion for patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and advancing clinical expertise.
• Passion for working with a pediatric population.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Occupational Therapy or related field.

Masters or better in Occupational Therapy or related field.

Required

Physical Therapist

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