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Job Title

Occupational Therapist (Acute Care)

                        

Location

Port St Lucie

                    

Facility

CC Tradition Hospital

                     

Department

TMC Rehab OT-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

000438

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Occupational Therapist Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 
 

Occupational Therapist’s evaluates patients and applies a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.
 

A caregiver in this position works a day shift 8:00am-4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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
• Internship experience required.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Experience working in a healthcare/clinical environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

•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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

•Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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