Occupational Therapist

REF 1677295

25.11.2024 | Ras Al Khaimah | full time

Description: Occupational therapists help people, such as those with disabilities, live independently. Occupational therapists evaluate and treat people who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help clients meet goals to develop, recover, improve, and maintain skills needed for daily living and working.

Requirements: 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.