Occupational Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Occupational Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
We are seeking an experienced Outpatient Hand Therapist with specializedexpertisein hand therapy. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients with upper extremity conditions, including post-operative rehabilitation, helping them regain function, improve mobility, and return to their daily activities with greater independence. As a Certified Hand Therapist or Occupational Therapist, you will develop individualized treatment plans focused on maximizing patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions, educating patients on home exercise programs and self-care techniques, recommending ongoing treatment plans and next steps in care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, andmaintainingaccurate,timelydocumentation in EPIC. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while promoting functional recovery through compassionate, patient-centered treatment.
A caregiver in this position worksMon-Fri| flexible PRN hours| no weekendsor holidays|will cover multiple locations on the West Side–Wellnesscenterin Rocky River, Fairview, RichardE.Jacobsin Avon, Lorain.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assesspatients'ability tosafely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Design theappropriate planof care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan usingappropriate modalities.
Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
Monitor andmodifythe plan of care as needed. Seeksconsultationas necessary.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Plan and/orassistwith patient discharge from therapy services and treatmentsetting.
Provide information regardingappropriate selection/useof adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, stateregulationsand OT practice standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’sDegree
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in a clinical area
Hand therapy experience
Certified in Hand therapy
3-5 years of Outpatient experience
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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.
Explore more opportunities at Cleveland Clinic