Occupational Therapist Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. 

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide therapeutic services for patients of all ages and health backgrounds. Whether they come seeking support for physical, cognitive, or mental health struggles, you will assist the Occupational Therapist in ensuring they feel supported, educated, encouraged and empowered to take control of their wellness. As needed, you may be asked to float between the Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals. This role offers an unmatched opportunity to make a difference in the community every day, all while gaining extensive hands-on experience in an exciting healthcare environment. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM—4:30PM, with weekend and holiday requirements.  

 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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 primary therapist in a timely manner. 
• Act as a clinical instructor or participate in the education and evaluation of students.  
• Act as a resource for volunteers and observers. 
• Participate in staff development and education programs within the department.  
• Participate in interdepartmental education of other professional staff. 
• Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel while retaining responsibility for patient care. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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) 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• Valid State Driver’s (VDL) license upon hire and per policy 8-175 thereafter for Homecare 
• Proof of automobile $100,000/$300,000 insurance coverage, upon hire and per policy 8-175 thereafter for Homecare 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Experience in the clinical area 

 
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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 extremity 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.