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loacation Indian River Hospital, United States Of America
loacation Indian River H..........United States Of America

                     At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                          We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                      Job Title Occupational Therapist                          Location Vero Beach                      Facility Indian River Hospital                       Department Ancillary Occ Therapy-Indian River Hospital                        Job Code 000438                       Shift Days                         Schedule 8:00am-8:00am                         Job Summary                           Job Details Join   our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing   optimal   family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with   state-of-the-art   technology and will build 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 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 each individual 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 patients re-learn skills needed to live independent,   productive   and satisfying lives.    A caregiver in this position works   40 hours   per week between 8:00AM – 8:00PM.   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) or American Red Cross    Internship experience   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. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.  If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

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