Occupational Therapist - Lymphedema, Fairview Wellness Center

About the role

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals 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, focusing on maximizing 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. – 4:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The home location for this position will be the Fairview Wellness Center. The caregiver may also be assigned to cover leaves of absence at other outpatient clinics within Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy’s Western Region.

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.

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.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area.
• Experienced and versatile lymphedema therapist.

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.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $50.00 – $50.00. The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.).

Schedule

Weekend days varying between 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.