Senior Occupational Therapist (George Town)

Integra Healthcare Technology Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Penang is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to assist in therapy management, assess patient needs, and oversee junior staff. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and have a minimum of five years' experience in a rehab center. Responsibilities include patient assessments, training staff, and ensuring safety in therapy practices. Strong analytical and motivational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in a hospital or rehab center environment.
• Experience working with patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and orthopedic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and implementing therapy unit policies.
• Assess and analyze patients for occupational therapy needs.
• Delegate tasks to therapists and rehab assistants.
• Conduct clinical training for staff.
• Manage therapy equipment and ensure workplace safety.

Skills

Patient-centered practice

Supervisory skills

Motivational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (George Town)

• Assist the Head of Therapy in establishing, implementing and administering unit policies and procedures in accordance to MSQH Service Standards.
• Assess and analyse individual patients to determine their need for occupational therapy intervention through patient-centred practice.
• Delegate allocated tasks to Occupational Therapist / Rehab Assistants and supervise where appropriate, to maximise efficiency and to achieve desired quality of care.
• Participate and conducts clinical in-service training to Occupational Therapist and Rehab Assistants.
• Responsible for correctly preparing equipment for the task, using equipment safely following established procedures, reporting problems, cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment appropriately, leaving the work area clean and safe.
• Patients will have a range of medical and psychosocial problems that require the Occupational Therapist to utilise motivational and persuasive skills to facilitate rehabilitation both in an individual and group setting.

Education / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• At least five (5) years of working experience in a hospital or Rehab Centre set-up in the Return-to-Work Programme.
• Experience in working with patients who have a range of conditions, including Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Orthopedic

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