OT Occupational Therapist

United-Cerebral-Palsy-of-Greater-Cleveland; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Cerebral-Palsy-of-Greater-Cleveland is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to support children across outpatient, school-based, and alternative education settings in Ohio. You will deliver skilled interventions aligned with the OTPF and family-centered practices.

You will build coaching relationships with parents, supervise assistants, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement in daily activities and participation across home and school contexts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• Ohio license to practice occupational therapy.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OT intervention in outpatient clinics, schools, and alternative education settings.
• Maintain client-centered treatment plans and progress notes aligned with OTPF.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and inter-disciplinary teams to support engagement in daily activities.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and ensure policy compliance.
• Attend in-service trainings and maintain timely documentation per billing and regulatory standards.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate with stakeholders to support accessibility.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EMR

Client/family coaching

Lift 50 pounds

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Ohio license to practice OT

AOTA certification

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Participate in evaluations of social-emotional wellness, sensory functions, specific mental functions, muscle functions, and body structures as related to functional engagement in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, education, play, leisure, and social participation.2. Depending on assignment, performs specific therapy responsibilities to support clients in various settings including: outpatient clinic, school-based, and/or alternative education (responsibilities outlined below).3. Provide skilled intervention per written plan of care utilizing client and family centered practices promoted by Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF).4. Build therapeutic relationships with parents and/or guardians in order to provide coaching and training on how to incorporate activities of engagement into their child’s natural context for improved acquisition and generalization of skills.5. Serve as an advocate and resource in occupational therapy to other staff, parents, family members, community partners, board members, and other parties as required.6. Attend in-service presentations and professional meetings for knowledge translation. Passionately explore continuing education to uphold the standards of the profession and to provide relevant evidence-based practice.7. Provide close supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) through regular collaboration on treatment plans, training on relevant intervention strategies, and assurance of all agency policies.8. Maintain regular contact with manager/supervisor to ensure premier service delivery, continuity of care, and rapid resolution of client/family needs.9. Complete all outcome measurements assigned by front office or administration staff in a timely and efficient manner.10. Other job-related duties as assigned.OUTPATIENT CLINIC RESPONSIBILITIES1. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment of clients in all therapeutic settings, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively on treatment plans and communication with all members for optimum performance outcomes.2. Maintain documentation aligned with standards set forth by billing entities, CARF, and Medicaid. Documentation includes an electronic medical record system (EMR) as well as letters of medical necessity (LMN), alternative funding requests, and others as assigned.3. Engage in weekly team meetings and present on client specific information in a precise and developed manner that takes into consideration all of the needs of the child/family.4. Promote appropriate selection of Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) for improved posture, normalization of tone, and increased occupational engagement.SCHOOL-BASED RESPONSIBILITIES1. Complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with the Department of Education (DOE), the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and state Medicaid including Evaluation Team Report (ETR), Individualized Education Program (IEP), progress reporting and plan of care documents.2. Implement interventions, adaptations, and modifications that support positioning, mobility, access, functional skills (toileting, eating, grooming, dressing), academic success, communication, and social skills as assigned by the related services team to include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. This includes regular personal care for the health and safety of all students. (Alternative Education setting)3. Support Teaching Assistants and Intervention in implementation of selected activities, handling techniques, and use of adaptive equipment. (Alternative Education setting)4. Engage in therapeutic team discussion and planning for independent scheduling of caseload students following state guidelines and district preferences.5. Maintain daily documentation as established per school district. Follow district specific protocols for storage of documentation and records.6. Participate in team meetings/discussion for document review and future planning with essential school professionals including but not limited to: Intervention Specialist(s) (IS), Physical Therapist (PT), Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), school psychologist, and other district representatives.7. Collaborate with teachers and teaching assistants for carry-over of therapeutic interventions and to optimize tier one and tier two intervention strategies.8. Maintain open and clear communication with manager/supervisor for facilitation of positive relationships between district administration and LeafBridge administration.A combination of education and experience typically represented by a master’s degree (bachelor’s degree considered based on experience) in Occupational Therapy, licensed in the state of Ohio, and certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must possess the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years related work experience required. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with no more than two (2) moving violations and have reliable daily transportation.