Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital’s Outpatient Center in New Philadelphia, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide wide-ranging services to help patients regain their ability to perform normal activities, self-care and responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on treating primarily post-surgical patients as well as patients with tennis elbow and carpal tunnel. This is the perfect opportunity for a caregiver who is interested in hand therapy and is passionate about assisting patients in relearning necessary skills to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.
• Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree