Senior Lymphedema Therapist & Program Leader

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Certified Lymphedema Therapist to join the BIDMC rehabilitation program in Boston. The role blends direct patient care with leadership of a cancer-related lymphedema surveillance program, including supervision of research assistants and quality assurance.

You will evaluate and treat patients, create individualized care plans, and serve as a clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams while coordinating program activities and promoting best practices.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist (MA licensure)
• Lymphedema Therapist Certification
• 10 years related work experience
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of MA
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with or at risk for cancer-related lymphedema as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist within the BIDMC rehabilitation program, utilizing evidence-based assessment and treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, provide patient and caregiver education, and collaborate with referring providers to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients and multidisciplinary providers regarding lymphedema prevention, surveillance, early detection, and management.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the DFCI/BIDMC Breast Cancer Lymphedema Surveillance Program, ensuring efficient, standardized, and patient-centered delivery of surveillance services.
• Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and operational support to a team of research assistants performing lymphedema surveillance assessments, ensuring adherence to standardized protocols, quality standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate and lead weekly operational meetings with the surveillance team to review workflows, address clinical questions, and ensure consistent execution of program activities.
• Organize and facilitate monthly multidisciplinary meetings with key stakeholders to review program performance, quality metrics, operational challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the faculty lead of the surveillance program to support strategic planning, program development, quality improvement initiatives, implementation of new protocols, and future program expansion.

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Certified Lymphedema Therapist to join the BIDMC rehabilitation program in Boston. The role blends direct patient care with leadership of a cancer-related lymphedema surveillance program, including supervision of research assistants and quality assurance.

You will evaluate and treat patients, create individualized care plans, and serve as a clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams while coordinating program activities and promoting best practices.