Occupational Therapist

Paccs Healthcare; Hyderabad; Vor Ort; INR 240.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paccs Healthcare in Hyderabad is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver adult neuro rehab, ADL training, and cognitive therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, design, and implement upper-extremity rehab programs, document progress, and educate patients and caregivers on home exercises and safety.

This role emphasizes functional independence and quality of life for neurological and orthopedic patients in a hands-on clinical setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• 0–2 years of experience in a similar field.
• Experience with adult neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to design and implement upper-extremity rehabilitation programs.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate adult patients with neurological/orthopedic impairments and assess upper limb strength and ADL performance.
• Plan and implement therapeutic interventions to improve hand function and coordination.
• Provide cognitive training and integrate functional tasks into therapy sessions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, ergonomics, and safety.
• Maintain therapy documentation and monitor progress to adjust treatment plans.

Kenntnisse

Neurological rehabilitation

ADL training

Cognitive training

Upper extremity rehab

Therapy planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Therabands

ADL kits

Cognitive worksheets

Assistive devices

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: HOD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

Primary Focus Areas:

• Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
• Upper Extremity Strengthening
• Cognitive Training
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Training

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Evaluation:

• Conduct detailed assessments of adult patients with neurological and orthopedic impairments.
• Evaluate upper limb strength, range of motion, coordination, cognitive function, and ADL performance.

2. Upper Extremity Rehabilitation:

• Design and implement therapeutic interventions to improve upper limb strength, fine motor coordination, and functional use of hands.
• Use task-specific training, resistive exercises, and neuromuscular re-education techniques.

3. Cognitive Training:

• Provide structured cognitive therapy for patients with deficits in attention, memory, problem-solving, and executive function.
• Integrate functional cognitive tasks into therapy sessions to improve real-life outcomes.

4. ADL Training:

• Train patients in basic and instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding).
• Promote independence through adaptive techniques and assistive device recommendations.

5. Documentation & Progress Monitoring:

• Maintain detailed therapy records, set functional goals, and document patient progress.
• Modify treatment plans based on progress and patient needs.

6. Caregiver and Patient Education:

• Educate patients and caregivers on home-based exercises and strategies to maintain therapy outcomes.
• Provide guidance on ergonomics, energy conservation, and safety techniques.

7. Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech therapists, and doctors for coordinated patient care.

8. Therapy Tools & Modalities:

• Utilize therapeutic tools such as therabands, pegs, cones, cognitive worksheets, and ADL simulation kits.

Qualifications

Bachelor/masters in Occupational Therapist

Experience

0 - 2 years in similar field