THERAPIST, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Ipoh Specialist Hospital; Ipoh; Vor Ort; MYR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ipoh Specialist Hospital in Malaysia is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to patients' needs. Your role will involve providing therapy for inpatients and outpatients, monitoring progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient management.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality care, contributing to multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety and confidentiality within rehabilitation programmes.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments using standardized assessment tools and clinical judgement.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and intervention plans according to patients' functional needs.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
• Monitor, evaluate and document patients' progress, modifying treatment plans where clinically indicated.
• Provide education and counselling to patients and caregivers on rehabilitation programmes, adaptive techniques and home management.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices, splints and adaptive equipment where appropriate.
• Collaborate with consultants, rehabilitation physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in patient management and discharge planning.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical documentation within hospital information systems.
• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality and informed participation throughout rehabilitation programmes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain, inspect and report defects in occupational therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Comply with Infection Prevention & Control, Occupational Safety & Health, MSQH/JCI requirements and hospital policies.
• Participate in departmental audits, accreditation activities, key performance indicators and service improvement projects.
• Guide, supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, students and junior staff where applicable.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and participate in mandatory hospital education programmes.
• Assist in developing departmental policies, clinical protocols and work instructions.
• Support research, clinical data collection and outcome measurement initiatives.

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments using standardized assessment tools and clinical judgement.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and intervention plans according to patients' functional needs.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
• Monitor, evaluate and document patients' progress, modifying treatment plans where clinically indicated.
• Provide education and counselling to patients and caregivers on rehabilitation programmes, adaptive techniques and home management.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices, splints and adaptive equipment where appropriate.
• Collaborate with consultants, rehabilitation physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in patient management and discharge planning.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical documentation within hospital information systems.
• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality and informed participation throughout rehabilitation programmes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain, inspect and report defects in occupational therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Comply with Infection Prevention & Control, Occupational Safety & Health, MSQH/JCI requirements and hospital policies.
• Participate in departmental audits, accreditation activities, key performance indicators and service improvement projects.
• Guide, supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, students and junior staff where applicable.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and participate in mandatory hospital education programmes.
• Assist in developing departmental policies, clinical protocols and work instructions.
• Support research, clinical data collection and outcome measurement initiatives.

About the Employer

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world-class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.