Occupational Therapist - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Uniontown (OH); Hybrid; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is hiring an Occupational Therapist in Uniontown, Ohio, to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation for neurological disorders and hand therapy. This role involves evaluating patients, designing care plans, and educating families while ensuring safety and effective treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, current Ohio OT licensure, and BLS certification. The role offers flexibility in scheduling with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various deficits impacting independent living.
• Design and implement appropriate plans of care.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment options.
• Monitor and modify treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Patient evaluation and treatment

Plan of care management

Patient education

Monitoring and modification of treatment plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program

Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Join the Cleveland Clinic team as an Occupational Therapist providing patient-first healthcare. The role includes rehab for patients with neurological disorders, hand therapy, and coordination of care within a flexible PRN schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits impacting independent living skills.
• Assess patient ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design and implement the appropriate 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 as necessary.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers about deficits and treatment options.
• 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 care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to licensing laws and OT practice standards.

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) Certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) or CHT eligible

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk without an assistive device and maintain balance to support patient safety.
• Ability to meet physical demands at a heavy level as defined by standard references.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms to assist with therapeutic treatment.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe gross and fine motor movements and read patient monitors.
• Clear speech to instruct patients and families; conversational hearing to understand patient descriptions.

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 reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation is determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime) or the value of the benefits package.