230,000+ live roles 13,000+ active employers ✦ 390+ posted in 24h California market · 18,372 jobs Texas market · 16,073 jobs Florida market · 14,258 jobs New York market · 11,818 jobs California jobs · 18,372 Texas jobs · 16,073 Florida jobs · 14,258 New York jobs · 11,818 Healthcare · 103,313 jobs Patient Care · 96,947 jobs BLS · 47,023 jobs Registered Nurse · 42,807 jobs Documentation · 25,226 jobs CPR · 22,088 jobs 230,000+ live roles 13,000+ active employers ✦ 390+ posted in 24h California market · 18,372 jobs Texas market · 16,073 jobs Florida market · 14,258 jobs New York market · 11,818 jobs California jobs · 18,372 Texas jobs · 16,073 Florida jobs · 14,258 New York jobs · 11,818 Healthcare · 103,313 jobs Patient Care · 96,947 jobs BLS · 47,023 jobs Registered Nurse · 42,807 jobs Documentation · 25,226 jobs CPR · 22,088 jobs

Loading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signalLoading market signal

Occupational Therapist - Acute - PRN

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist will provide wide-ranging services to help patients regain abilities for normal activities, self-care, and responsibilities, focusing on maximizing treatment outcomes and assisting in relearning necessary skills for independent living. Responsibilities include assessing patient abilities, designing and implementing care plans, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and overseeing therapy assistants.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, along with current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role requires critical thinking, the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment, and meeting heavy physical demands including lifting and maintaining balance.

bachelor degreeDocumentationPatient AssessmentManual DexterityPatient EducationSupervisionCritical ThinkingJudgmentDischarge PlanningVisual AcuityFamily EducationTreatment ImplementationAdaptive Equipment SelectionClear SpeechPlan Of Care Design

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Occupational Therapist - Acute - PRN Location Cleveland Facility Fairview Hospital Department Occupational Therapy-Fairview Hospital Job Code D2703H Shift Weekend Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Cleveland Clinic Fairview 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 care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.
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 regular PRN position, with caregivers working weekend days varying between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT). Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.
Complexity of
Work: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work
Experience: Experience in the clinical area preferred.
Physical
Requirements: Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling. Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor. Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program. Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse. Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors. Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families. Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Personal
Protective
Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 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. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Occupational Therapist - Acute - PRN

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

Responsibilities

Education

Certifications

More openings at Cleveland Clinic

More district openings

Similar live jobs