OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

HOSPITAL UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN; Kampar; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kampar, Malaysia, is seeking an occupational therapist to assess patients’ functional abilities and occupational performance, and to contribute to rehabilitation plans. You will develop and implement individualised treatment plans to improve independence in daily living activities, using evidence-based interventions.

You’ll work closely with doctors, nurses and the wider team, document progress, educate families, and participate in quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registered with the MAHPC and/or relevant professional body.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Good communication, interpersonal and clinical skills.
• Compassionate, responsible and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and occupational performance.
• Develop and implement individualised occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to improve patients’ independence in daily living activities.
• Conduct appropriate therapeutic interventions based on patients’ conditions and needs.
• Monitor and document patients’ progress and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients, caregivers and family on appropriate home-based interventions.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Participate in departmental activities, quality improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

MAHPC registration

Valid practising certificate

Job description

Assess patients’ functional abilities and occupational performance.

Develop and implement individualised occupational therapy treatment plans.

Provide therapy to improve patients’ independence in daily living activities.

Conduct appropriate therapeutic interventions based on patients’ conditions and needs.

Monitor and document patients’ progress and treatment outcomes.

Educate patients, caregivers and family members on appropriate home-based interventions.

Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.

Participate in departmental activities, quality improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification.

Registered with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) and/or relevant professional body.

Valid practising certificate, where applicable.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Good communication, interpersonal and clinical skills.

Compassionate, responsible and patient-focused.

Able to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary team.