Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides services to help patients regain the ability to perform everyday activities, self-care, and other responsibilities. The role focuses on maximizing treatment outcomes and helping patients relearn skills needed to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in the Hospital Neurological Institute department. The caregiver works at least two weekend shifts per month, on either Saturday or Sunday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Additional weekend or weekday shifts may be available for caregivers interested in working more hours. The role may involve evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or psychosocial deficits, planning and implementing care, documenting progress, educating patients and caregivers, and supporting discharge planning. The Occupational Therapist also oversees care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical area.
Prior acute care experience.

Responsibilities

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