Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Outpatient – PRN

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

A caregiver in this position works PRN, as needed. Ideally 1-2 days per week, 3-6 hours in the evening (3:30pm-6:30pm), plus weekend coverage (1-2 weekend days/year).

A caregiver who excels in this role, will: 

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills. 

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition. 

• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. 

• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. 

• Supervise activities of occupational therapist assistants, students, and other support personnel. 

• Always maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions. 

• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients. Participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

• 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). 

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

• Prior experience in pediatrics preferred. 

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Physical 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.