Occupational Therapist

IHT REHABILITATION CENTRE SDN BHD; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHT REHABILITATION CENTRE SDN BHD in Penang seeks an Occupational Therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to maximize rehabilitation potential. The role involves communicating with patients and carers to build therapeutic relationships and coordinating workloads across the unit.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree in Occupational Therapy with hospital or rehab exposure, especially in return-to-work contexts. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Relevant hospital or rehab centre experience preferred, especially in Return-to-Work programmes.
• Experience with patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and orthopaedic conditions.
• Pleasant, mature personality with strong communication, networking and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care with risk assessment to maximize independence.
• Communicate with patients and carers to develop therapeutic relationships.
• Coordinate and prioritise workloads; capable of multi-tasking and self-motivation.
• Operate and use specialist equipment for patient care (e.g., communication aids, seating, standing frames).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patients care, incorporating risk assessment, to maximize functional independence and rehabilitation potential.

Communicate with patients and carers in order to positively develop therapeutic relationships.

Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads – able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.

Knowledge of how to use specialist equipment – required for day to day use with specific patients e.g. communication aids, special seating, standing frames etc.

Collate and maintain Occupational Therapy inventory record.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Minimum of Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Working experience in a hospital or Rehab Centre set-up in the Return-to-Work Programme will be preferred.

Experience in working with patients who have a range of conditions, including Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic.

Pleasant and mature personality with excellent human relations, networking and organisational skills.

What can I earn as an Occupational Therapist