Occupational Therapist

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

                        

Location

Stuart

                    

Facility

Martin Health North

                     

Department

MMC Rehab OT-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

000666

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic 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.    

 

Occupational therapists at Martin North help patients regain their health and independence by focusing on upper body strength, fine and gross motor coordination, and activities of daily living (ADLs) like dressing, eating, and bathing. They also provide education and support for patients and their families, including home safety recommendations.   

 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Provide occupational therapy services such as P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes and job simulation to clients with upper extremity injuries, disease or disability. 

• Provide evaluation for clients not limited to joint assessment, musculoskeletal functions, sensorimotor skills, functional and work abilities. 

• Develop a treatment plan based on data collected as well as implement, monitor and modify the plan to achieve goals. 

• Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluid therapy, paraffin/contrast baths, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, HVPGS, iontophoresis and biofeedback. 

• Fabricate custom splints, select/order adaptive devices/equipment and train client in use. 

• Communicate effectively with physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members regarding client's condition to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services. 

• Provide a written status report to referring physician each time a client is to see their physician and to other appropriate parties when there is a workman's comp case. 

• Assist with Industrial Service Department clients. 

 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Doctoral Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy 

• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Florida 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

• Internship expe