Occupational Therapist — Weekend Shifts in Acute Care

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

OT Program accredited by AOTA

Job description

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.