Occupational Therapist

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services to adult and pediatric patients. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and providing education on occupational health. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, along with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Candidates should exhibit strong communication skills and a commitment to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• A MSc degree in Occupational Therapy will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, professional Occupational Therapy services to patients.
• Conduct activities of daily living, workplace, ergonomic, risk, and functional assessments.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and family members on occupational health and safety.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation related to patient treatment.
• Provide general administrative services related to reports necessary for effective operations.

Skills

Facilitation of learning and development interventions

Hand therapy practices and related management of occupational injuries

Manual handling and general ergonomic principles

Time management skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

MSc degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to adult and paediatric patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team according to company standards and in line with regulatory requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To provide comprehensive, professional Occupational Therapy services to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team that includes injury management and rehabilitation and functional rehabilitation programmes

To conduct activities of daily living (ADL), workplace, ergonomic, risk and functional assessments

To provide education to patients, care givers and family members, including colleagues, on occupational health and safety

To ensure accurate and timely documentation related to patient treatment

Provide general administrative services related to reports and other function necessary to ensure effective operations in the department

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

A MSc degree in Occupation Therapy will be an advantage

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist post qualification

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Facilitation of learning and development interventions
• Hand therapy practices and related management of occupational injuries
• Manual handling and general ergonomic principles
• Time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English