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Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Occupational therapists at Martin North 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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

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)

+ 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.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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