Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

Occupational Therapists provide many wide-ranging services to a variety of people, from infants to older adults. Occupational therapy is provided to people who have been referred to by a physician due to a problem with their ability to perform normal activities of daily living (ADLs). This may be due to physical injury, emotional or developmental problems, stroke, elective surgery, disease processes, aging, or birth defects, just to name a few. The goal of OT is to maximize the ability of everyone 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 9:00am – 5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.

• 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 caregivers and family members regarding client's condition.

• 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor, master and/or doctoral degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

• Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Florida.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Internship experience.

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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.