PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

Occupational Therapist Assistants at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital are directly involved in patient care, helping occupational therapists implement specific treatment or rehabilitation plans. Assistants guide patients through various rehabilitative activities, observe and record progress, and may assist with dressing or grooming when patients are physically unable to do so themselves. This PRN position supports patients in achieving their lifelong recovery goals while working with state‑of‑the‑art technology in an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit community hospital.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient‑centered Occupational Therapy treatment incorporating evidence‑based practice and skilled techniques to achieve optimal functional outcomes, under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the primary therapist.
• Act as a clinical instructor and participate in the education and evaluation of students.
• Serve as a resource for volunteers and observers.
• Participate in staff development, education programs, and interdepartmental education.
• Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel while retaining responsibility for patient care.

Minimum qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate.
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area.

Physical requirements

• Ability to walk without an assistive device and maintain balance despite sudden loads to support patients from falling.
• Ability to meet heavy‑level physical demands as defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift a patient’s extremity during therapeutic treatment.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe gross and fine motor movements and read patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $28.00 – Maximum hourly: $28.00. The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will consider work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.

Schedule

Varying shifts between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm (PRN).