Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Cleveland Clinic
- USA
- Training
- Part-time
- Provide occupational therapy services 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 plan to achieve goals.
- Provide occupational therapy techniques not limited to P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes, and job simulation.
- Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluidotherapy, 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 fellow staff regarding client's condition, and also may include their physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services.
- Provide a written status report to referring physician each time client is to see their physician and when is a workman's comp case to other appropriate parties.
- Assist on occasion with Industrial Service Department clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor, Master and/or Doctoral Degree from and accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
- Possess license in State of Florida - Occupational Therapist (OT).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
- World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
- Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
- Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
- Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
- Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
- Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
- This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
- Internship experience required.
- Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.
- Stooping, pushing, reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment.
- The occupant of this position spends 98% his/her time in air-conditioned areas, the remainder in outside areas.
- The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.
- This position requires reasoning, mathematical and English language skills.
- Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.
- Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively.
- Needs minimal sustained direction in assessing needs and carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
- Self-starting and self-motivating; working hours may exceed eight hours per day and is based on what is needed to accomplish work.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.