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Euclid, Ohio

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

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 - Inpatient Location Euclid Facility Euclid Hospital Department Occupational Therapy-Euclid Hospital Job Code D2747E Shift Weekend Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Euclid Hospital where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.

Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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 focus on maximizing their treatment outcomes and assisting them in relearning necessary skills to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills. Assess patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.

Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary.

Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and OT practice standards.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 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) certification through the American Heart Association OR the American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience in an acute care setting OT experience Physical Requirements: Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.

Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor. Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.

Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse. Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors. Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.

Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.

Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.

Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.

Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits to help them regain independent living skills. Responsibilities include designing and implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and educating families on care and adaptive equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess current Ohio licensure. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, with preference given to those with acute care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningIndependent living skills assessmentAdaptive equipment selectionPatient educationDischarge planningDocumentationClinical supervisionRehabilitationPhysical therapy modalities

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Inpatient at Cleveland Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Euclid

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$159k
Typical market rent
$1,166/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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