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 serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide wide-ranging services to help patients regain their ability to perform normal activities, self-care, and responsibilities. In this role, you will evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments, and disorders, helping them relearn the necessary skills to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days varying between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements.

Caregivers are required to float to Martin North or Tradition 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 physicians, rehab nurses, case managers, employers 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience as a OT

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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.