Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic on the Main Campus seeks an Occupational Therapist specializing in lymphedema to evaluate and treat swelling and related functional limitations. The role emphasizes evidence-based care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position is full-time, with standard weekday hours (7:00am–6:30pm) and occasional late days; weekends and holidays are not required. Candidates must be licensed in Ohio and hold a current OT credential.

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/Healthcare Provider Certification (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with functional deficits impacting independence.
• Assess ability to perform independent living skills and plan care.
• Implement treatment plans and document progress.
• Educate patients and families about deficits.
• Direct and supervise support personnel and teams.
• Act as clinical instructor or participate in student evaluations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Education & counseling

Supervision of staff

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in OT

Accredited OT program

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. 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.

The Occupational Therapist specializing in Lymphedema evaluates and treats patients experiencing swelling and functional limitations related to primary or secondary lymphedema, often resulting from cancer treatment, lymph node removal, radiation therapy, vascular conditions, or congenital disorders.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday. Hours of coverage are 7:00am to 6:30pm with most days involving normal shifts. There will be at least one late day working 10:00am to 6:30pm. No weekends or holidays required.

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 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 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), Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in clinical area
• Experience working with lymphedema, certification with lymphedema highly 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 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.).