Occupational Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings account contributions

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients requiring ongoing care. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, current Ohio licensure, and strong skills in patient assessment and treatment planning. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $50.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Experience with patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Current Ohio license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various deficits.
• Document patient progress and modify plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment plan implementation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program

Current Ohio licensure as Occupational Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Cleveland Clinic Nevada specializes in collaborative care, providing the community with ongoing care, clinical research and access to no-cost partner resources and education services. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this position works varying shift | part-time | M-F | 8:00am—5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area
• Neurological experience
• FND experience
• EPIC experience

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

Minimum hourly: $50.00

Maximum hourly: $50.00

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.).