Rehabilitation Therapist

University Hospitals, founded in 1866, is a leading health care system serving patients across 16 counties in northern Ohio through an integrated network of 23 hospitals, more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices. Its flagship academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and other renowned academic institutions.

The main campus includes UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, UH Mac Donald Women's Hospital, and UH Seidman Cancer Center, all nationally recognized for specialized care. With more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies and 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes, UH offers a strong environment for clinical innovation and professional growth. As one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with over 30,000 employees, UH provides diverse opportunities for health care professionals dedicated to high-quality patient care.

The Rehabilitation Therapist is a part-time, on-site role based in Cleveland, OH. This role involves organizing and conducting daily therapeutic programs to facilitate rehabilitation of people with psych social illness; assesses, maintains, and develops programs to enhance social, cognitive, physical, and emotional functioning of pediatric patients.. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to coordinate treatment, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed.

Daily responsibilities include performing assessment for functional and rehabilitative needs that may include activities of daily living; community living skills; social, leisure and vocational skills; self care. The role also includes participation in interdisciplinary meetings, contributing to discharge planning, and supporting a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation.

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy or LPC for assessment, treatment planning, and delivery of therapeutic interventions.
• Candidates should possess skills in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or LPC to support activities of daily living, functional independence, and adaptive stratetgies.
• Candidates should possess an understanding of mental health to support patient motivation, coping strategies, and holistic recovery.
• Relevant licensure or certification as a Rehabilitation Therapist (e.g., CTRS, LPMT, MT-BC, ATR-P, ATR, ATR-BC, R-DMT, BC-DMT, LPC or related field) in the state of Ohio is required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a rehabilitation-related discipline (such as Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, Music Therapist, Art Therapist, Dance/Movement Therapist or Licensed Professional Counselor) is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities to collaborate within an interdisciplinary care environment.
• Experience in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings and familiarity with evidence-based practice are beneficial.