Occupational Therapist - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); 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 Cleveland, Ohio is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide essential services to patients. This role includes assessing patients, designing treatment plans, and educating patients and their families.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, current licensure, and strong critical thinking skills. Compensation is set at $50.00 per hour, reflecting the expertise required for the role.

Qualifications

• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Experience in the clinical area preferred.
• Ability to maintain balance despite sudden load.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s ability to perform independent living skills.
• Designs and implements treatment plans.
• Documents patient progress and modifies care as needed.
• Educates patients and families about deficits.
• Oversees care provided by assistants.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

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 regular PRN position, with caregivers working weekend days varying between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required. Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Certifications

• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.

Complexity of Work

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience

• Experience in the clinical area preferred.

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: $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.).