Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

                    

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 - Pediatric

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Therapy Services-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

T29015

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide skilled, empathetic, and individualized direct patient care within our Pediatric Therapy Services team. This role supports patient access to high-quality therapy services and emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and safe, patient-centered care. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about working with children, communicate effectively, and demonstrate flexibility, creativity, empathy, and a strong commitment to continuous professional growth. Pediatric experience is preferred. 

Occupational Therapists at Cleveland Clinic work as part of a specialized, collaborative team within a large, respected organization. Employees benefit from a diverse pediatric caseload, a supportive team environment, excellent health care coverage, additional benefits, and a strong retirement plan—offering both professional fulfillment and long-term stability. 

A caregiver in this position works 7:30am – 4:30pm and requires flexibility to float between Main Campus or CCCHR. Holiday and Weekend requirements (on-call is part of weekend/up to 4 to 6 weekend days per 6 months). 

 

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. 

• Assess patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills and design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. 

• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities and document subjective and objective findings of patient progress. 

• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. 

• Direct and supervise the activities of support personnel. <