Occupational Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Occupational Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departmentlocatedin thestate-of-the-arthospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Occupational Therapists help patients regain their health and independence by focusing on upper body strength, fine and gross motor coordination and activities of daily living (ADLs) like dressing, eating and bathing. They also provide education and support for patients and their families, including home safety recommendations. In this role, you will be a part of the Rehab Team at Martin North Hospital but also float to Martin South and Tradition, as needed. Martin North patients are most often adult/geriatric and are post
cardiac surgery or other standard acute patients.Your efforts support the patients receiving the therapy needed to heal and recover for improved quality of life.
PRN therapists may transition to benefitted part-time or full-time positions as they become available. Once in those positions, there are paths toward clinical leadership or specialization. We have many education opportunities offered for professional and career development - both hard and soft skills. We also offer mentorship through our preceptors as well as the Cleveland Clinic mentorship program.
APRN caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday, as needed, from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Start/end times may vary. It isrequiredto work at least 4 weekend days in an 8-week schedule period, 1 premiumholidayand 2 non-premium holidays.
Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals isrequired, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide occupational therapy services such as P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressingchangesand job simulation to clients with upper extremity injuries,diseaseor 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,monitorand modify the plan to achieve goals.
Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluid therapy, paraffin/contrast baths, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, HVPGS, iontophoresis and biofeedback.
Fabricate custom splints, select/order adaptive devices/equipmentand train client in use.
Communicate effectively with physician, rehab nurse, case manager,employerand family membersregardingclient's condition to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services.
Provide a written status report to referring physician each time a client is to see their physician and to otherappropriate partieswhen there is a workman's comp case.
Assist with Industrial Service Department clients.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Doctoral Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Internship experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Previous experience in an acute care setting
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.
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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.
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