Occupational Therapist

Zoho; Kollam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking a rehabilitation therapist to assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities and to help them regain independence in daily activities. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, using therapeutic activities, recommending assistive devices, and collaborating with doctors and caregivers across hospitals, clinics, and schools in Kerala.

Opportunities for flexible work environments exist in some settings, with potential for private practice or

Qualifications

• Clinical internship or hands-on therapy experience.
• Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to work across hospitals, schools, and clinics.
• Open to private practice or home-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Help patients improve daily living skills (e.g., dressing, eating, writing)
• Treat patients with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injuries
• Use therapeutic activities and exercises
• Recommend assistive devices and environmental modifications
• Monitor patient progress and maintain documentation
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and caregivers

Skills

Observation & analytical skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Empathy, patience & problem-solving

Education

Clinical internship or hands-on experience

Job description

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities
  
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
  
• Help patients improve daily living skills (e.g., dressing, eating, writing)
  
• Treat patients with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injuries
  
• Use therapeutic activities and exercises
  
• Recommend assistive devices and environmental modifications
  
• Monitor patient progress and maintain documentation
  
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and caregivers
  

Requirements

• Strong observation and analytical skills
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Patience, empathy, and problem-solving ability
  
• Clinical internship or hands-on experience
  
• High demand in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and clinics
  
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations (children, elderly, disabled individuals)
  
• Job satisfaction from improving patients’ independence and quality of life
  
• Options for private practice or home-based therapy
  
• Opportunities to specialize (pediatrics, geriatrics, neurorehabilitation, etc.)
  
• Stable career growth in healthcare
  
• Flexible work environments in some settings