Occupational Therapist - PRN

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

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About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and 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 maximizing their treatment outcomes and assisting them in relearning necessary skills to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. This is a fast-paced role with a fun team where you will experience diversity in patient care and plenty of additional opportunities provided by the organization. A PRN caregiver in this position works as needed weekend days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Working two shifts per month is required.

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)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits that 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, and implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care and seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient, families and caregivers 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: Part-time