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Supervisor- Occupational Therapy I/P PM&R

MetroHealth

Cleveland, OH

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SKILLS
Affordable Housing, Basic Life Support (BLS), Biomechanics, Clinical Medicine, Community Health, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Database Technology, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Care, Environmental Economics, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manual Dexterity, Medical Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Operational Strategy, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, People Management, Physical Demands, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Safety/Work Safety, Speech and Language Pathology, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
11 days ago
Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Days, rotating, will work Friday-Sunday weekly

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Effectively supervises all personnel and resources within an assigned area of the department. Assists in the planning, implementation, and coordination of efficient and effective operations of PM&R therapy functions of the area(s) assigned. Evaluates and treats patients within scope of licensure and duties as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech therapist as licensed. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required:

Possesses one of the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree, in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and holds a Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
  • (or) Bachelor's Degree, in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and holds an Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
  • (or) Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and a valid State of Ohio Speech-Language Pathology Licensure and must be certified as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Possesses and Maintains National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification if a licensed Occupational Therapist Possesses current BLS certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.
  • Professional clinical experience as a licensed Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills along with experience in working with multi-disciplinary groups.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of PC skills, database management, and concepts and systems of program evaluation.
  • Ability to travel to satellite locations.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred:

  • Master's Degree or post-graduate degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy.
  • Membership in a national physical, occupational, or speech therapy organization.
  • Supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to maintain balance despite sudden load to support patient from falling during any type of functional training.
  • Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm or leg during exercise program
  • Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient's pulse
  • Visual acuity to observe patient's gross movement, gait, etc., to analyze biomechanical problems
  • May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
  • May need to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read
  • Ability to hear or understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment
  • Frequently (25-75% of the time) performed tasks: Standing, sitting with and without back support, walking, reaching (overhead, forward, lateral, and low), crouching, balancing, lifting 5 to 25 pounds, carrying 5 to10 pounds, and pushing up to 75 pounds
  • Occasionally (5-25% of the time) performed tasks: Stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24 to 100 pounds, carrying 10 to 25 pounds, and operating power tools and machinery

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