Occupational Therapist
NEW
REF 1658025
25 hours ago | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : immediately
- 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.
- Requirements
- Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behaviour
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid licence to practice occupational therapy
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Medical insurance
- Publisher
- direct employer
- 50 - 200 employees