Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema Focus

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients enhance independence in daily living activities. This full-time role supports the Fairview Wellness Center and Strongsville Family Health Center with a focus on lymphedema and comprehensive OT care.

You will evaluate, plan and implement therapies, educate patients and families, and supervise support staff while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this OT position.
• Graduation from an AOTA-accredited OT program is required.
• Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist is mandatory.
• BLS or Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial deficits to improve independence.
• Assess patient abilities and design an appropriate plan of care including frequency of treatment.
• Implement treatments and document subjective and objective progress.
• Educate patients and families about deficits and therapy goals.
• Direct and supervise support personnel and act as a clinical instructor when needed.
• Participate in education and evaluation of OT students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program (AOTA accredited)

Ohio OT licensure

BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients enhance independence in daily living activities. This full-time role supports the Fairview Wellness Center and Strongsville Family Health Center with a focus on lymphedema and comprehensive OT care.

You will evaluate, plan and implement therapies, educate patients and families, and supervise support staff while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.