Occupational Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,705 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy in an acute care setting and help patients regain independence in daily activities.

You will evaluate, plan, and implement treatments, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and educate patients and families while ensuring compliance with licensure and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate of an OT program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits impacting independence.
• Assess patient ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Design the plan of care including type and frequency of therapy.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate patient and family about deficits and therapy.
• Plan and assist with discharge from therapy services.
• Provide information on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee OT assistants and therapy technicians according to laws and standards.

Skills

Clinical experience

Direct patient contact

Education

Bachelor's Degree

OT program accredited by AOTA

Ohio OT license

BLS Certification

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide wide-ranging services to help patients regain their ability to perform normal activities, self-care and responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on maximizing their treatment outcomes and assisting them in relearning necessary skills to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. This is a great opportunity to get OT experience in an acute care setting.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their ability to successfully perform independent living skills.
• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area
• Previous work experience with direct patient contact

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order 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 in order 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 hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

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.).