Occupational Therapist

Mediclinic International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver comprehensive services to adult and paediatric patients. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing education on occupational health, and ensuring accurate documentation of treatments. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required. Become part of a dynamic healthcare team and contribute to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist post qualification.
• Experience in injury management and rehabilitation.
• Ability to conduct assessments related to activities of daily living and workplace ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy services in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct ergonomic and risk assessments.
• Educate patients and caregivers on occupational health and safety.
• Ensure timely documentation related to patient treatment.
• Perform general administrative duties to support department operations.

Skills

Facilitation of learning and development interventions

Hand therapy practices

Manual handling principles

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

MSc 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

• Provide comprehensive, professional Occupational Therapy services to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team that includes injury management and rehabilitation and functional rehabilitation programmes.
• Conduct activities of daily living (ADL), workplace, ergonomic, risk and functional assessments.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers and family members, including colleagues, on occupational health and safety.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation related to patient treatment.
• Provide general administrative services related to reports and other functions 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 Occupational 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.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family.

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