Occupational Therapist

Mahkota Medical Centre; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Malacca City is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist. The role involves assessing patients, formulating physiotherapy treatment plans, and evaluating progress. Candidates should have at least a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, with fresh graduates encouraged to apply. Effective communication skills are essential for patient interaction and support. This position offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about improving patient independence and care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide physiotherapy impressions.
• Formulate and deliver individual and group treatment programs.
• Evaluate patient progress and update treatment plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Manual assessment techniques

Education

Minimum Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Accountable for all aspects of own intervention decision and therapy deliver professionally and legally, including the management of patient care.

To undertake the assessment of patients, using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide a physiotherapy impression of their condition.

Provide appropriate support, to formulate prognosis and recommend best course of intervention, developing discharge plans.

To formulate and deliver individual and group physiotherapy treatment program based upon knowledge of the evidence of the treatment options available. This commonly involves manual physiotherapy techniques.

To evaluate a patients’ progress, re-assess and alter treatment program whenever is required and to develop reflective practice.

Fully responsible on delegated case management and ensure proper handover of cases. Document and update the patient medical record.

Provide psychological support in term of empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skill to encourage patients and their care givers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining independence of the patients’ condition.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.