Lab Instructor

Batterjee Medical College; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical college is seeking an Occupational Therapy Lab Instructor to support practical applications and training. The role involves evaluating patient needs, developing treatment plans, and ensuring effective lab management. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Skills in creativity, problem-solving, and communication emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Educate families on care and accommodations.
• Document activities and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Creativity

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Initiative

Reliability

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

- Career Denominated:

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a skilled rehabilitation service that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

- Career Overview:

Occupational therapy involves the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups to enhance participation in roles, habits, and routines across various settings such as home, school, workplace, and community. It focuses on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life—like self-care, education, work, and social interaction—to enable participation despite physical or mental impairments.

Practitioners are trained in physical, social, psychological, neurological, and cognitive aspects of human performance, considering social, cultural, and physical environments to maximize clients' self-confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Services include habilitation, rehabilitation, health promotion, and wellness for clients of all ages with disability- and non-disability-related needs, aiming to preserve or develop occupational identity in the face of illness, injury, or disability.

- Career Responsibilities and Duties:

Practitioners design occupation-based intervention plans based on the transactional relationship among the person, their engagement in valuable occupations, and the context, aiming to facilitate change or growth in client factors and interaction for successful participation. They adapt environments or objects as needed.

Typical responsibilities include:

1. Observing patients, reviewing medical histories, and asking questions.
2. Evaluating patient conditions and needs.
3. Developing treatment plans with specific goals.
4. Assessing and modifying patient environments for accessibility.
5. Educating families and employers on care and accommodations.
6. Recommending mobility aids and providing gait training.
7. Reevaluating clients post-intervention to monitor progress and adjust plans.
8. Documenting activities and progress for evaluations, billing, and reporting.
9. Training patients in using adaptive equipment for independence.
10. Providing early intervention for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental issues.
11. Helping elderly patients lead independent lives by assessing abilities and environments.
12. Creating functional work environments and collaborating with employers.
13. Working in mental health to assist with developmental, emotional, or mental health issues.
14. Addressing problems related to substance abuse or other disorders.

- Specific Lab Instructor's Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare lab equipment, materials, and manage external communications as needed.
2. Demonstrate and explain lab materials and practical skills.
3. Support practical applications and training effectively.
4. Attend and commit to full lab sessions and clinical visits, maintaining professionalism.
5. Maintain positive behavior, be proactive, and facilitate group work.
6. Provide feedback and suggestions for course development.
7. Assist in practical exams, including setup and grading.
8. Participate in community service activities.
9. Ensure lab stations are well-maintained and cooperate with staff.

- Requirements:

- Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution, licensed by the Ministry of Health.

- Required Skills: Creativity, problem-solving, leadership, initiative, reliability, communication, and the ability to work with diverse mentalities. Competence and diligence are essential.