Occupational Therapist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in India is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for developing rehabilitation programs, performing therapy procedures, and mentoring patients. The ideal candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team to help adults and children regain lost skills, educate them on injury prevention, and participate in community fitness programs. This role requires compassion and a commitment to quality improvement initiatives. A degree in Occupational Therapy is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in developing treatment plans for rehabilitation.
• Compassionate approach towards patients with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rehabilitation programme for patients' confidence restoration.
• Perform occupational therapy procedures as per the rehabilitation programme.
• Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings.
• Educate patients and families on preventing injuries.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Rehabilitation program development

Patient treatment planning

Behavioral mentoring

Patient education and advocacy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Adheres to departmental policies, protocols and procedures along with maintain the objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop a rehabilitation programme to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence of patients
• To perform the Occupational therapy procedures as per the rehabilitation programme.
• Mentor people on how to control their own behavior.
• Helping adults and children of all ages to overcome physical and mental problems that are the result of disability, injury or illness.
• Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment;
• Handles both outpatients and inpatients treatment
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, laying out the types of activities and specific goals to be accomplished.
• Re-trains patients to walk or to use devices such as walking frames , splints, crutches and wheelchairs
• Educates patients, their families and the community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
• Helps implement community fitness programs
• Consults with HOD on resident’s progress; maintains appropriate records.
• To be compassionate while managing unconscious patients and people with disability.
• Participates in educational programs and get involved in Clinical research, to evaluate outcome and present or publish in national / international meetings or journals.
• To be part of the Quality Improvement Initiative and protocols of the organization.