PRN Occupational Therapist

PRN Occupational Therapist

Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

Occupational Therapists help patients regain their health and independence by focusing on upper body strength, fine and gross motor coordination and activities of daily living (ADLs) like dressing, eating and bathing. They also provide education and support for patients and their families, including home safety recommendations. In this role, you will be a part of the Rehab Team at Martin South Hospital but also float to Martin North and Tradition, as needed. PRN therapists may transition to benefitted part-time or full-time positions as they become available. Once in those positions, there are paths toward clinical leadership or specialization. We have many education opportunities offered for professional and career development - both hard and soft skills. We also offer mentorship through our preceptors as well as the Cleveland Clinic mentorship program.

A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days from 7:30AM – 4:30PM, with flexibility on start/end times based on business needs. Availability to work 4-weekend days per 8-week schedule and one major and two minor holidays per year will be required. Martin South is the primary work location but covering shifts at Martin North and Tradition Hospitals will be required, as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide occupational therapy services such as P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes and job simulation 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 the plan to achieve goals.
• Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluid therapy, 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 physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members regarding client's condition to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services.
• Provide a written status report to referring physician each time a client is to see their physician and to other appropriate parties when there is a workman's comp case.
• Assist with Industrial Service Department clients.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's, Master's and/or Doctoral Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Internship experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous experience in an acute care setting

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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