Occupational Therapist

REF 1519697

04.05.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will be working with patients who are recovering from injuries and disabilities and help them regain their abilities so that they can resume work. Duties will include conducting a physical assessment of clients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of clients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.

A bachelors degree in occupational therapy and a state license is required to be considered as a candidate. To be a successful hire, you will need to have up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

-Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
-Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
-Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
-Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
-Preparing clients for a return to work.
-Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.

Requirements: Bachelor degree
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or 3 years Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Full-time studies)
with relevant course in specialty area.

EXPERIENCE
Must have experience working in a hospital setting.
Minimum: 5 years of clinical experience as licensed or registered Occupational Therapist of which 3 years in area of specialty.
Preferred: 7 years of clinical experience as licensed or registered Occupational Therapist of which 5 years in area of specialty.
OTs with experience in teaching and training patients in the use of equipment, moving and handling techniques and therapeutic interventions.
OTs with experience in working with patients.
• Who cannot access their home to be independent in essential daily tasks.
• Rehabilitation following a stroke.
• People at end of life.
• People who are been living in a temporary community care placement who are returning home.
• People with moving and handling difficulties.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluent in English.