Home Care Occupational Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 69,600 - 106,132; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Home Care Occupational Therapist in Dover, Ohio. This position involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges while collaborating with a healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, licensure in Ohio, and BLS certification. The role demands effective communication and assessment skills, along with the ability to provide therapy interventions effectively.

Excellent support resources are available, ensuring a rewarding environment while focusing on patient-first healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Graduation from an accredited program through AOTA necessary.
• Current State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various deficits affecting daily living activities.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary home care team.
• Maintain documentation regarding patient condition and care interventions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy techniques

Patient assessments

Collaboration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Current State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Home Care Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits that impact their ability to safely and independently perform daily living activities. This role works closely within an interdisciplinary home care team that includes physical therapists, home health aides, and speech pathologists to coordinate comprehensive patient care and support positive outcomes. Caregivers benefit from a collaborative environment with dedicated support resources available throughout the day to assist with patient needs and care coordination.

PRN Role

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this role will work 48 hours in a 6-week period including help for weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Supervise activities of occupational therapist assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Always maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients. Participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical area

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load to support patient from falling.
• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).