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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStuart, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate’s Degree or certificate is required.
  • Graduation from an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
  • Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • The caregiver must be able to walk without an assistive device and maintain balance despite a sudden load to support a patient from falling.
  • The caregiver must meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
  • The caregiver must be able to lift and reach with the arms sufficiently to lift a patient's extremity during a therapeutic treatment program.
  • The caregiver must have sufficient tactile sensation and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor a patient’s pulse.
  • The caregiver must have visual acuity to observe patients’ gross and fine motor movements, analyze those movements, and read patient monitors.
  • The caregiver must be able to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
  • The caregiver must be able to hear at a conversational level to understand patients’ descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.
  • The caregiver must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
  • Employment offers are followed by testing for controlled substances.
  • The caregiver must comply with the annual influenza prevention program by obtaining an influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

  • Administer patient-centered occupational therapy treatment incorporating evidence-based practice and skilled techniques to achieve optimal functional outcomes under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Communicate changes in patient status to the primary therapist in a timely manner.
  • Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.
  • Act as a resource for volunteers and observers.
  • Participate in staff development and education programs within the department.
  • Participate in interdepartmental education of other professional staff.
  • Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel while retaining responsibility for patient care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the clinical area is preferred.
  • One year of acute care experience is preferred.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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