occupational therapist PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic in Avon, OH is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial deficits impacting independent living skills. You will design treatment plans, implement modalities, educate patients and families, supervise OT assistants, and coordinate discharge planning.

Applicants must hold ACOTE-accredited OT program graduation, state OT licensure, and BLS certification; strong critical thinking and ability to work under

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in OT and ACOTE accreditation.
• Current State OT licensure is required.
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Designs and implements the plan of care including type and frequency of treatment.
• Documents subjective and objective patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care and seeks consultation as needed.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver about deficits.
• Plans/discharges patients from therapy services and setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independence

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOTE accredited OT program

Job description

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.

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.

The successful candidate will possess the following traits:

• Bachelor's degree required. Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

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.).