Occupational Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus offers advanced research and surgical care with cutting-edge technology, world-class patient care, and a family-like team. Occupational Therapists help patients improve daily living activities and maximize independence after injury, stroke, or surgery.

The caregiver works 40 hours per week on 8-hour shifts (7:30am–4:00pm or 8:00am–4:30pm) with occasional extended hours, weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Graduate of an OT program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current Ohio licensure as an OT.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with ADL deficits and functional limitations.
• Assess independence and design a plan of care including treatment frequency.
• Implement treatment plans and document subjective and objective progress.
• Educate patients and families about deficits and expected outcomes.
• Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel.
• Act as clinical instructor or participate in student education and evaluation.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in OT

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Ohio OT license

BLS certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Occupational Therapists provide many wide-ranging services to help patients improve their ability to perform normal activities of daily living. Whether from a physical injury, stroke, cognitive differences, surgery or general aging, your work as an OT helps maximize their confidence in performing self-care, working and managing life responsibilities.

A caregiver in this position will work 40 hours per week in 8-hour shifts, with start times of either 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm. Shifts may occasionally extend beyond 8 hours based on operational needs. Weekend coverage will be required one weekend per month, with caregivers working both Saturday and Sunday. This position will also include holiday coverage requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.
• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills and design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel.
• Act aa a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in a clinical area and acute care

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 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.).