Occupational Therapist

Thanal Trust; Kottayam; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal Trust in Kerala is seeking an occupational therapist to assess patients’ physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities and to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving daily living skills. You will work with individuals with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, or stroke.

The role involves implementing sensory integration therapy, motor skill development activities, and recommending adaptive equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational therapy concepts and techniques.
• Ability to assess physical, sensory, and cognitive functions.
• Capable of creating patient-specific therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Provide therapy to improve daily living skills (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding, and writing.
• Work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral palsy, developmental delay, or stroke.
• Implement sensory integration therapy and motor skill development activities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Train patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and home programs.
• Monitor progress and update treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with psychologists, speech therapists, doctors, and educators.

Skills

Occupational therapy principles

Sensory integration

Observation and assessment

Communication and empathy

Job description

Job Description:

• Assess patients’ physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities
• Develop individualizedtreatment and rehabilitation plans
• Provide therapy to improve daily living skills (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding, and writing
• Work with individuals with conditions such as:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Developmental delay
  • Stroke
• Implementsensory integration therapyand motor skill development activities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Train patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and home programs
• Monitor progress and update treatment plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Collaborate with psychologists, speech therapists, doctors, and educators

Requirements

• Strong understanding of occupational therapy principles
• Knowledge of sensory integration and motor development
• Excellent observation and assessment skills
• Patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create individualized therapy plans
• Good documentation and reporting skill