Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)

Occupational Therapist

• Acute Care

Join Cleveland Clinic's Occupational Therapist Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

Occupational Therapist's evaluates patients and applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.

A caregiver in this position works a day shift 8:00am-4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients with upper extremity injuries, disease or disability.

• Provide evaluation for clients not limited to joint assessment, musculoskeletal functions, sensorimotor skills, functional and work abilities.

• Develop a treatment plan based on data collected as well as implement, monitor, and modify plan to achieve goals.

• Provide occupational therapy techniques not limited to P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes, and job simulation.

• Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluidotherapy, paraffin/contrast baths, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, HVPGS, iontophoresis, and biofeedback. Fabricate custom splints, select/order adaptive devices/equipment, and train client in use.

• Communicate effectively with fellow staff regarding client's condition, and also may include their physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services.

• Provide a written status report to referring physician each time client is to see their physician and when is a workman's comp case to other appropriate parties.

• Assist on occasion with Industrial Service Department clients.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor, Master and/or Doctoral Degree from and accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

• Possess license in State of Florida

• Occupational Therapist (OT).

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Internship experience required.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience working in a healthcare/clinical environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

• Stooping, pushing, reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment.

• The occupant of this position spends 98% his/her time in air-conditioned areas, the remainder in outside areas.

• The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.

• This position requires reasoning, mathematical and English language skills.

• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.

• Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively.

• Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.

• Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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