Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver comprehensive OT services, enabling patients to regain independence and self-care skills. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on evidence-based plans and document progress throughout treatment.

The role focuses on evaluating, planning, implementing, and adjusting therapy to optimize outcomes, with weekend shift requirements and ongoing patient education.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Current Ohio OT licensure.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits impacting independent living.
• Assess patient’s ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Design and implement the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed; seek consultation when necessary.
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about deficits and therapy options.
• Plan and assist with discharge from therapy services and setting.
• Oversee OT assistants and therapy technicians per licensing laws and OT standards.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Clinical experience

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

OT Program accredited by AOTA

Descripción del empleo

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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.

Weekend shift details

A caregiver in this position will work a minimum of two weekend shifts per month, either Saturday or Sunday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional weekend or weekday shifts may be available for caregivers interested in picking up more hours.

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.
• 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 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
• Prior acute care experience

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.).