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Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – Specialty Training & Mentorship Available
$55–$80/hour | Flexible Schedule | Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN
Montgomery County, PA / Chester County, PA / Delaware County, PA / Bucks County, PA
No Lymphedema Certification Required — Employer-Sponsored Specialty Education & Mentorship Available!
Join Our Team
Lymph Therapeutics is a therapist-owned outpatient rehabilitation practice providing individualized, one-on-one care to adults in their homes throughout the greater Philadelphia area. We specialize in helping patients with chronic swelling, wound healing, mobility limitations, post-surgical recovery, and other complex medical conditions improve their function, independence, and quality of life.
We are seeking compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapists (OTR/L) to join our growing team serving Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity or a recent graduate interested in developing specialized clinical skills, we'd love to hear from you!
No prior experience or certification in lymphedema therapy or wound care is required. We provide hands-on mentorship, clinical training, and opportunities for employer-sponsored specialty education for therapists interested in expanding their expertise.
What You'll Do
As a member of our team, you'll:
- Provide individualized, one-on-one outpatient occupational therapy services in patients' homes.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve function, independence, and quality of life.
- Evaluate and treat patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, oncologic, vascular, and lymphatic conditions.
- Provide skilled interventions addressing activities of daily living, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise, edema management, and self-care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, compression management, adaptive strategies, and long-term self-management.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Complete timely, accurate electronic documentation.
- Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and support patients in achieving meaningful functional goals.
- Build lasting therapeutic relationships while making a positive impact on patients' lives.
Depending on your experience, training, and clinical interests, treatment may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, compression therapy, complete decongestive therapy (CDT), wound care, and patient education.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license or eligibility for licensure prior to starting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
- Willingness to learn new clinical skills and treatment techniques.
- Reliable transportation for local travel throughout Montgomery County.
Preferred (Not Required):
- Experience in outpatient rehabilitation, home health, geriatrics, oncology, wound care, orthopedics, or lymphedema management.
- Familiarity with compression therapy, edema management, or chronic wound care.
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification or other relevant specialty training.
- Interest in pursuing advanced education or certification in lymphedema therapy and/or wound care.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Interested in Learning a Specialty? We'll Help You Get There!
At Lymph Therapeutics, we believe that excellent clinicians are developed through education, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
You do NOT need to be a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) to join our team!
We welcome Occupational Therapists from a variety of clinical backgrounds who are interested in expanding their knowledge of lymphedema management, wound care, and specialty rehabilitation.
We offer:
- One-on-one clinical mentorship with experienced specialty therapists.
- Hands-on training in complete decongestive therapy (CDT), manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression techniques, and edema management.
- Employer-sponsored specialty education and certification opportunities in lymphedema therapy and/or wound care.
- Ongoing clinical support, collaboration, and professional development.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in a growing and rewarding field of rehabilitation.
We value compassion, clinical curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as much as previous specialty experience.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay: $55–$80/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible scheduling: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities available.
- Employer-sponsored specialty education: Opportunities to pursue advanced training in lymphedema therapy and/or wound care.
- No specialty experience required: Learn through mentorship and hands-on clinical training.
- One-on-one patient care: Spend meaningful time with patients without juggling multiple appointments simultaneously.
- Therapist-owned practice: Work with a team that understands the needs of rehabilitation professionals.
- Clinical autonomy: Use your professional judgment to develop individualized treatment plans and support meaningful patient outcomes.
- Supportive clinical environment: Access mentorship, collaboration, and guidance from experienced therapists.
- Professional growth: Expand your clinical knowledge and develop valuable specialty skills.
- Meaningful work: Help patients manage chronic conditions, improve independence, and regain confidence in their daily lives.
Schedule
- Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions available.
- Flexible weekday scheduling.
- Build your schedule around your availability and patient needs.
- Opportunities for additional hours as the practice continues to grow.
Service Area
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
This is a mobile outpatient position. Patients are seen individually in their homes throughout the service area.
About Lymph Therapeutics
Lymph Therapeutics is a therapist-owned outpatient rehabilitation practice dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals with chronic swelling disorders, post-surgical conditions, wounds, and mobility limitations.
We believe in empowering our patients through education, movement, and individualized treatment while creating an environment where therapists can continue learning, developing their clinical skills, and growing professionally.
Learn more about us at www.lymphtherapeutics.com.
Apply Today!
If you're an Occupational Therapist who enjoys providing individualized patient care and wants to expand your clinical expertise in a supportive, specialty-focused practice, we'd love to hear from you!
No lymphedema certification or wound care experience required — just a willingness to learn!
Please submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief introduction telling us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team.
We welcome applicants from a variety of clinical backgrounds, including outpatient rehabilitation, home health, acute care, skilled nursing, orthopedics, geriatrics, and new graduates.
Lymph Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all team members.
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
Pay: $55.00–$80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Employer-sponsored specialty education opportunities
Work Location: On the road — Montgomery County, PA
Pay: $55.00 - $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in private practice therapist jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist
- Experience providing individual, couples, or group therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for session notes and billing
- Ability to maintain an independent caseload and manage session documentation independently
- Experience with telehealth platforms and delivering therapy through video-based sessions
Tips for Your Private Practice Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinical modalities
List your primary therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR, prominently on your resume. Many private practice employers filter candidates by approach, so burying specializations in a summary paragraph costs you interviews before anyone reads your credentials.
Highlight your licensure status clearly
State your license type, the issuing state, and your license number on your resume header. Private practice roles often require a specific licensure level, and an ambiguous credential forces hiring managers to guess, which usually means skipping your application entirely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists private practice therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by client population served
Filter your search by the populations you are trained to work with, such as adolescents, couples, or adults with co-occurring disorders. Private practices hire for caseload fit, and a targeted application showing population-specific experience converts far better than a general one.
Prepare a caseload and availability statement
Many private practice interviews open with questions about how many clients you can carry weekly and which appointment windows you can fill. Have a specific, honest answer ready. Vague responses signal that you haven't thought through the operational side of the role.
Follow up after the clinical interview
Send a brief follow-up email within 24 hours that references a specific clinical scenario or population discussed during the interview. Private practice owners remember candidates who demonstrate genuine engagement with their practice model, not just enthusiasm for the position.
Private Practice Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most private practice therapists?
The Resilience Center of Houston - MIDTOWN LOCATION, Prava Therapy, and Modern Therapy are hiring the most private practice therapists right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at group practices that have expanded their telehealth capacity in recent years.
How many private practice therapist jobs are remote?
About 39% of private practice therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly telehealth has been adopted across the profession. Fully remote positions are most common for individual adult therapy roles, while positions serving children, adolescents, or requiring in-person assessments tend to remain on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a private practice therapist?
You start by earning a master's or doctoral degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. After graduation, you complete a supervised post-degree internship or residency to accumulate the clinical hours required by your state board. You then pass your state licensure exam to obtain an independent license, which qualifies you to work in private practice settings.
Can you get hired as a private practice therapist with little experience?
Some group private practices hire associate-level therapists who are still completing their supervised hours toward full licensure. These roles are structured to provide clinical supervision as part of the position. To compete, emphasize any practicum or internship experience, name the populations you worked with, and be clear about how many supervised hours you have already completed and how many you still need.
What does the private practice therapist interview process look like?
Most private practice interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, clinical background, and availability. A second round typically involves a conversation with the practice owner or clinical director about your therapeutic approach, caseload preferences, and fit with the practice's client population. Some practices ask you to review a brief case vignette and discuss how you would approach treatment before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to private practice therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to private practice therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure, clinical specialization, and schedule, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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