Occupational Therapist

Columbia Asia Extended Care Hospital Shah Alam; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Extended Care Hospital Shah Alam invites an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services to patients recovering from injury or illness, including assessments, treatment planning, treatments and documentation.

You will assist patients to regain strength and mobility, set realistic goals with families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure effective care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.
• Good physical health; able to perform heavy lifting and stand long.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessment and treatment to develop, recover or maintain motor skills and daily living skills affected by injury or illness.
• Set realistic goals with patients, their family members, and other rehabilitation team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Use a range of techniques, modalities and apparatus to address physical limitations and balance issues, concentration and cognitive skills.
• Fabricate splints where applicable and educate patients on wearing regime and care.
• Provide carer training to families and advice on home modifications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary:

Provide occupational therapy services to patients after an injury or illness which include assessments, treatment planning, treatments and implementation, education and related documentation and communication.

Assist patients with recovery from injury and illness by restoring their strength, mobility, relieving pain and educating them in preventing injury or falls.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 1. To carry out comprehensive assessment and treatment to develop, recover or maintain motor skills, daily living skills and work skills that have been affected by injury or illness, developmental delays, or ageing.
• 2. Carry out comprehensive assessment of physical as well as cognitive abilities and limitations of patients and design an appropriate treatment plan.
• 3. To set realistic goals with patients, their family members, and other members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• 4. To carry out treatment plan, monitor and continue to evaluate progress and effectiveness of treatment plan.
• 5. To maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• 6. To use a range of techniques, modalities and apparatus to address physical limitations and balance issues, concentration and cognitive skills as well as environmental challenges.
• 7. To fabricate splints where applicable and educate patients on its wearing regime and care.
• 8. To work with children with learning difficulties, writing difficulties and attention deficits.
• 9. To provide carer training to families and advice on home modifications.
• 10. To participate in continuous educational programs and in service meetings
• 11. Assist to establish and maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety environmental and infection control standards.
• 12. Perform other requested duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Valid annual practicing certificate where applicable.

Special Demands:

• Good physical health. Heavy lifting, moving equipment and standing for long periods of time may occur.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an occupational therapist?
• How many years' experience do you have in the healthcare services industry?
• Are you available to work outside your usual hours when required? (eg. weekends, evenings, public holidays)

Columbia Asia Group of hospitals, established in Malaysia in 1996, is an international healthcare company operating medical facilities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Columbia Asia hospitals are now part of Asia One Healthcare, which is majority-owned by Hong Leong Group and the global alternative asset management firm, TPG. Since its inception, Columbia Asia has dedicated and provided top-notch healthcare services across Southeast Asia for more than two decades. With 14 advanced medical facilities in Malaysia strategically located in densely populated areas, it aims to provide the best care possible closer to home with its tagline "Right Here For You".

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