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

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy

                     

Department

Rehab OP-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK0545

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy provides programs to get patients back on track so they can do the things they love. Whether they’re recovering from an accident or surgery, our experienced team offers the most up-to-date techniques and treatments to help patients feel better faster and increase their level of mobility. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

 

Occupational Therapists provide many wide-ranging services to diverse populations of patients who have been referred by a physician due to a problem with their inability to perform normal activities of daily living (ADLs). This may be due to a physical injury, emotional or developmental problems, a stroke, elective surgery, disease processes, aging or birth defects. Diagnoses often referred to occupational therapy include autism, head trauma, hand and upper extremity injuries/conditions, stroke (CVA), total hip/knee replacements, cerebral palsy, sensory integration deficits, depression, cancer, arthritis, and more. The goal of OT is to maximize the ability of each individual to perform self-care, work, and leisure activities to the best of their physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Ultimately, the goal is also to help people re-learn skills needed to live independent, productive, and satisfying lives.    

 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 7:00AM – 7:00PM and will cover five clinics at Green, Bath, Stow, Tallmadge, and Akron General Main Campus. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Evaluate and treat occupational therapy patients. 

• Communicate to referral sources about patient's initial condition, progress and discharge disposition. 

• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner. 

• Delegate and supervise the patient care of COTAs, support staff and students. 

• Market services to patients and referral sources. 

• Participate in continuing education, in-services, orientation programs and student programs. 

• Maintain an orderly and safe work environment by keeping areas clean. 

• Maintain applicable certification/licensure. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy 

• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Ohio 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: