Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / CLT

Miller Vein•Southeast Michigan (multiple clinic locations), MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Miller Vein is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing Swelling & Lymphedema Program in Southeast Michigan. You do not need to be a Certified Lymphedema Therapist to apply. We will pay for your CLT certification training. If you're a licensed COTA who is excited to build a specialized skill set in lymphedema care, we'll invest in you and provide the training at no cost to you. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside Certified Lymphedema Therapists, physicians, and clinical staff in a physician-owned practice dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from lymphedema, lipedema, venous disease, chronic swelling, and related conditions. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are looking for a team-oriented clinician who builds strong patient relationships, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to help expand access to care throughout Southeast Michigan.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current Michigan COTA licensure
Commitment to completing CLT certification training (provided and paid for by Miller Vein)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-first approach
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently within a supervised practice model while collaborating effectively with the clinical team
Positive, team-first attitude and willingness to contribute wherever needed
Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) certification from an accredited program
Experience with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and multi-layer compression bandaging
Experience working with lymphedema, lipedema, edema management, wound care, vascular medicine, or related specialties
Experience with compression garment fitting and patient education
Familiarity with EMR documentation platforms
Comfort working across multiple clinic locations

Responsibilities

Perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and apply multi-layer compression bandaging as part of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) under the direction of the supervising OT/CLT
Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising OT/CLT for patients with lymphedema, lipedema, and related swelling conditions
Provide patient education on lymphedema management, swelling reduction, compression therapy, skin care, and long-term self-management strategies
Assist patients with compression garment fitting, donning/doffing instruction, and ongoing education
Support pneumatic compression device training and patient instruction
Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to the supervising OT/CLT and physicians
Document treatments and patient progress accurately and efficiently in the EMR
Assist with patient follow-up and ongoing care coordination
Travel between Miller Vein clinic locations throughout Southeast Michigan as needed
Serve as an active member of the clinical team by supporting clinic operations, patient flow, and other responsibilities necessary to deliver an exceptional patient experience
Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Benefits

Competitive wages
100% employer paid health, vision, dental benefits
401k
Healthy work-life balance (four day weekends every other weekend for our clinics)
No evening, weekend, or holiday work (almost never)
Three weeks paid vacation
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
Community service opportunities
$300 toward Continuing Education credits (CE’s)
Positive and upbeat office environments
Team members who take care of each other
Fun company outings