Join Cleveland Clinic's Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, advanced outpatient surgery and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide wide-ranging services to help patients regain their ability to perform normal activities, self-care and responsibilities. In this role, you will focus on maximizing their treatment outcomes and assisting them in relearning necessary skills to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.

Job Description

Responsibilities **:**

+ Administers 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.

+ Communicates changes in patient status to primary therapist in a timely manner.

+ Acts as a clinical instructor or participates in the education and evaluation of students. Acts as a resource for volunteers and observers.

+ Participates in staff development and education programs within the department. Participates in interdepartmental education of other professional staff.

+ Directs and supervises the activities of support personnel while retaining responsibility for patient care.

+ Other duties as assigned.

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)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

**Complexity of Work:**

+ Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

+ Experience in the clinical area preferred.

+ Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.

**Work Experience:**

+ Experience in a clinical area

**Physical Requirements:**

+ 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.

**Pay Range**

Minimum hourly: $28.00

Maximum hourly: $28.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities