Occupational Therapist – Inpatient, Acute

Cleveland Clinic

. Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits affecting independent living skills .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, while designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Proficient in educating patients and families, overseeing therapy assistants, and ensuring compliance with occupational therapy standards and regulations.

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Occupational Therapy LicensePatient AssessmentTreatment Plan DesignCritical Thinking SkillsBasic Life Support Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient EvaluationIndependent Living Skills AssessmentTreatment ImplementationDocumentation of Patient ProgressAdaptive Equipment Knowledge

Soft Skills

Decisive JudgmentAbility to Work IndependentlyStress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapy LicenseBasic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyPatient Discharge PlanningTherapy ModalitiesStandard PrecautionsPersonal Protective Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits affecting independent living skills
Assess patients’ ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills
Design plans of care, including treatment type and frequency
Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities
Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress
Monitor and modify plans of care as needed
Seek consultation when necessary
Educate patients and families/caregivers about patient deficits
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment settings
Provide information about adaptive equipment and support programs
Oversee care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards
Work Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with Friday afternoon hours
Support other locations, including Main Campus, as needed; split shifts may occur mid-day
Provide approximately two Saturdays of coverage per month; Sunday coverage applies for PRN caregivers unavailable Saturday
Participate in rotating holiday coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Experience in a clinical area preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment
Ability to meet the specified physical demands, including walking without an assistive device, maintaining balance, lifting and reaching, manual dexterity, visual acuity, clear speech and conversational hearing
Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required
Must comply with annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule
Additional hours may be available based on department needs and caregiver availability
Support and appreciation from the Cleveland Clinic team
Meaningful career opportunity
Annual influenza vaccination exemption available with approval
Equal employment opportunity and drug-free workplace