Occupational Therapist - Acute - PRN

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-careand responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on maximizing their treatment outcomes andassistingthem in relearning necessary skills to lead independent,productiveand satisfying lives.This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working weekend days varying between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will:Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional,cognitiveand/or psychosocial deficits whichimpacttheir abilities to successfully perform independent living skills.Assesspatient'sability tosafely and effectively perform independent living skills.Design theappropriate planof care, including type and frequency of treatment.Implement the treatment plan usingappropriate modalities.Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress.Monitor andmodifythe plan of care as needed.Seekconsultationas necessary.Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.Plan and/orassistwith patient discharge from therapy services and treatmentsetting.Provide information regardingappropriate selection/useof adaptive equipment and support programs.Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, stateregulationsand OT practice standards.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy AssociationCurrent Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red CrossPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Experience in a clinical areaPhysical Requirements:Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load 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 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.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $50.00Maximum hourly: $50.00The pay range displayed on this job posting 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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Created: 2025-11-26