POSITION OVERVIEW:
Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular and respiratory to help rebuild lost skills and restore function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develop a rehabilitation program to help rebuild lost skills and restore function
Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access, and recommend changes in patients’ living environment that are consistent with their needs and capacities
Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro-musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular, and respiratory and book them regularly for follow-up and continued treatment where required
Teach anxiety management techniques
Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients
Help people to return to work and advise/ design and fabricate special equipment such as splints for correction and prevention of further disabilities
Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. autism in relation to social interaction
Develop and review treatment programs that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics where needed;
Mentor people on how to control their behavior eg in Autistic patients
Liaise with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers, and architects, as well as patients’ families, careers, and employers
Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment
Organize support and rehabilitation groups for careers and clients
Train students/ staff in the area of occupational therapy
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Rehab in-Charge and complete an incident form
Be legally responsible and accountable, caring, compassionate, and professional at all times
Manage clinical risk, and adhere to standards of patient care, treatment protocols, and documentation standards for the facility
Performing all key functions concerning Physical therapy and additional, other related functions as directed when appropriate and also adhering to standards of performance as required by the institution
Travel to remote mobile clinics as directed to coordinate and enhance functions between our facility and partner clinics for the betterment of patient care
Undertake informal teaching sessions as required
To undertake designated administration duties to enable the continuity of patient care
Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities or discussions that help in promoting client health, facilitate social adjustment and prevent physical and mental dysfunction
In charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.
Qualifications
Diploma in Occupational Therapy
1-2 years’ experience
Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate:
Strong communication skills with peers, superiors, physicians ,patients and their families
Willingness to travel to remote clinic associated with our facility
COMPETENCIES:
Social Skills- Must be able to relate well with all of the partners
Integrity – Ability to be tactful, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
High Achiever- Able and willing to set goals relevant to his Job description, achieve them, and help the team achieve common departmental goals
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