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Occupational Therapist - Home Health, West of I-77 service area

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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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 - Home Health, West of I-77 service area Location Independence Facility Business Operations Center Department HC Rehab Team West-Center for Connected Care Job Code T2903H Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team 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.

The Occupational Therapist – Home Health provides in-home patient care across the west side of the Cleveland area (including Lakewood and Tremont), supporting a diverse population with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiovascular conditions.

This role focuses on evaluations, start-of-care visits, and ongoing treatment, including discharge planning, wheelchair assessments, and durable medical equipment recommendations.

Caregivers educate patients on safely completing daily activities to remain independent at home while managing their own caseload and following patients through the plan of care.

Schedules are coordinated the day prior, allowing therapists to plan efficient routes, with documentation typically completed from home. This role also includes participation in interdisciplinary care conferences and team coordination.

A caregiver in this position will work 8:00am to 5:00pm with Saturday rotations every 5th weekend. 1 holiday and 1 holiday weekend are also on rotation. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.

Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

Supervise activities of occupational therapist assistants, students, and other support personnel. Always maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.

Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients. Participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association Current State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience in clinical area Two years of experience in an OT position Home care experience Why You'll Love Working with Us: Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement Excellent Benefits – 403b, health and dental insurance Flexible Scheduling Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth Work-Life Balance You Can Count On Autonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.

Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care. Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.

Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.

Going home with Cleveland Clinic…. youtube.com 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.

Keywords: OT, occupational therapist, rehab, flexible, autonomous, home 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: info.flclearinghouse.com Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

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 provides in-home patient care, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and performing therapy interventions. They also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and educate patients on daily living activities to support independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current state license. Additionally, a valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningHome health careOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCardiovascular rehabilitationWheelchair assessmentDurable medical equipment recommendationInterdisciplinary care coordinationPatient education

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 - Home Health, West of I-77 service area 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. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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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 Independence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Median resident rent
$1,383/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement
Excellent benefits – 403b, health and dental insurance
Flexible scheduling
Supportive leadership
Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Work-life balance
Autonomy and independence
Meaningful 1-on-1 relationships