Occupational Therapist

Institut Jantung Negara Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut Jantung Negara Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient OT services in critical care areas and wards. You will develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and discharge planning for cardiac and medically complex patients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, MAHPC registration, and at least five years of clinical experience, with strong communication and BLS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification recognized for practice in Malaysia.
• Eligible for registration with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).
• Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient occupational therapy services in critical care areas and wards, including ADL retraining, upper-limb and cognitive rehabilitation, positioning, splinting, fatigue management and discharge planning for cardiac, post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patients' functional independence, mobility, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and modify interventions to achieve optimal rehabilitation results.
• Lead the establishment and development of the Occupational Therapy service, including clinical protocols, documentation, outcome monitoring, audit and quality-improvement activities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies, adaptive techniques, and safe functional practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and professional development activities to enhance service delivery.

Skills

ADL retraining

Cognitive rehab

Upper-limb rehab

Positioning

Splinting

Fatigue management

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Documentation

Quality audits

Patient education

Caregiver education

Clinical audits

Outcomes monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Provide inpatient occupational therapy services in critical care areas and wards, including ADL retraining, upper-limb and cognitive rehabilitation, positioning, splinting, fatigue management and discharge planning for cardiac, post-surgical and medically complex patients.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve patients' functional independence, mobility, self-care, and daily living skills.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and modify interventions to achieve optimal rehabilitation results.
• Lead the establishment and development of the Occupational Therapy service, including clinical protocols, documentation, outcome monitoring, audit and quality-improvement activities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies, adaptive techniques, and safe functional practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and professional development activities to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification recognized for practice in Malaysia.
• Eligible for registration with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).
• Minimum five years of relevant clinical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Basic Life Support (BLS).

IJN was established on 1st August 1992 as a heart specialist institution committed to delivering advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and paediatric heart patients. Previously the institute had been part of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. Since the foundation of the institute, IJN has treated over a million patients and gained recognition as one of the leading Cardiovascular and Thoracic Health Centre in the region.

Today IJN provides a full range of cardiac services. The institute also houses a number of associated cardiac treatment clinics. The institute is staffed by an experienced and committed team of specialist cardiologist, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, paramedics and clinical support staff. The medical staff are fully supported by the modern technology allowing IJN to treat the most complicated cases.

To ensure IJN continues to be the leading heart institution in the region there are a number of on-going support training schemes and a series of research and development activities. There are also collaborations with leading international medical establishments such as the UK's Papworth Hospital and the Herz-und in Germany, allowing IJN to introduce modern clinical techniques.

Our Vision, to be a leading heart institution in the region - an institution to reduce disability and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. In line with this, we invite suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

IJN was established on 1st August 1992 as a heart specialist institution committed to delivering advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and paediatric heart patients. Previously the institute had been part of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. Since the foundation of the institute, IJN has treated over a million patients and gained recognition as one of the leading Cardiovascular and Thoracic Health Centre in the region.

Today IJN provides a full range of cardiac services. The institute also houses a number of associated cardiac treatment clinics. The institute is staffed by an experienced and committed team of specialist cardiologist, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, paramedics and clinical support staff. The medical staff are fully supported by the modern technology allowing IJN to treat the most complicated cases.

To ensure IJN continues to be the leading heart institution in the region there are a number of on-going support training schemes and a series of research and development activities. There are also collaborations with leading international medical establishments such as the UK's Papworth Hospital and the Herz-und in Germany, allowing IJN to introduce modern clinical techniques.

Our Vision, to be a leading heart institution in the region - an institution to reduce disability and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. In line with this, we invite suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

IJN was established on 1st August 1992 as a heart specialist institution committed to delivering advanced standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and paediatric heart patients. Previously the institute had been part of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. Since the foundation of the institute, IJN has treated over a million patients and gained recognition as one of the leading Cardiovascular and Thoracic Health Centre in the region.

Today IJN provides a full range of cardiac services. The institute also houses a number of associated cardiac treatment clinics. The institute is staffed by an experienced and committed team of specialist cardiologist, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, paramedics and clinical support staff. The medical staff are fully supported by the modern technology allowing IJN to treat the most complicated cases.

To ensure IJN continues to be the leading heart institution in the region there are a number of on-going support training schemes and a series of research and development activities. There are also collaborations with leading international medical establishments such as the UK's Papworth Hospital and the Herz-und in Germany, allowing IJN to introduce modern clinical techniques.

Our Vision, to be a leading heart institution in the region - an institution to reduce disability and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. In line with this, we invite suitable qualified candidates to fill the following positions: