Occupational Therapist (DHA Licensed)

Fakeeh University Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to conduct comprehensive assessments and design personalized treatment plans. The role focuses on strengthening functional independence through evidence-based therapies in a hospital setting.

The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on strategies and adaptive equipment to improve daily living activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in occupational therapy in a hospital setting.
• BS degree in Occupational Therapy with clinical internship for registration.
• Current DHA license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Good command of English; Arabic knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' needs, strengths, and areas for improvement focusing on physical, cognitive and emotional factors.
• Reviews referrals and medical records to determine necessary occupational therapy treatment.
• Develops personalized treatment plans aligned with clients' goals and independence.
• Implements therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, coordination, and functional abilities through real-life activities.
• Educates clients and families on strategies, adaptive equipment, and modifications to improve participation in daily activities.
• Monitors and adjusts treatment plans based on progress to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Assists patients in regaining or developing skills for daily tasks, work-related functions, and leisure.
• Addresses physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges to enhance functionality in various environments.
• Supports rehabilitation through targeted interventions and exercises to aid recovery.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Rehabilitation planning

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Conducts comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' needs, strengths, and areas for improvement, focusing on physical, cognitive and emotional factors.
2. Reviews the physician's referral and evaluates the patient's condition and medical records to determine the necessary occupational therapy treatment.
3. Develops personalized treatment plans that align with clients' goals and lifestyles, promoting their aspirations for independence.
4. Implements various therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, coordination, and overall functional abilities through real-life activities.
5. Educates clients and their families on effective strategies, adaptive equipment, and modifications to improve daily activity participation.
6. Regularly monitors and adjusts treatment plans based on clients' progress, ensuring interventions remain relevant and effective.
7. Helps patients regain or develop skills for everyday tasks, including self-care, work-related functions, and leisure activities.
8. Focuses on enhancing patients' functionality by addressing specific physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges in various environments.
9. Supports patients' rehabilitation from injuries or illnesses through targeted interventions and exercises to aid recovery and skill development.
10. Assesses and recommends modifications or assistive devices to improve accessibility and encourage meaningful engagement in activities.
11. Maintains accurate records of treatments, patient responses, and progress, while providing guidance for home care and ensuring effective communication with other healthcare providers.
12. Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned, consistent with the requirements of the position and the scope of practice for an Occupational Therapist.
13. Exhibits compassionate communication skills in delivering support and care to patients, as our approach prioritizes the patient as the central focus of care.

Experience: 3 years and above years’ Experience in Occupational Therapy in hospital setting.

Education: BS degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution, with a required clinical internship for registration. Current license to practice Occupational Therapy DHA licensed.

Language: Good command of oral and written English knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Licenses / Certifications: DHA license is a MUST