Occupational Therapist at CURE International

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular and respiratory to help rebuild lost skills and restore function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop a rehabilitation program to help rebuild lost skills and restore function
• Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access, and recommend changes in patients' living environment that are consistent with their needs and capacities
• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro-musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular, and respiratory and book them regularly for follow-up and continued treatment where required
• Teach anxiety management techniques
• Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients
• Help people to return to work and advise/ design and fabricate special equipment such as splints for correction and prevention of further disabilities
• Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. autism in relation to social interaction
• Develop and review treatment programs that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics where needed;
• Mentor people on how to control their behavior eg in Autistic patients
• Liaise with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers, and architects, as well as patients' families, careers, and employers
• Write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment
• Organize support and rehabilitation groups for careers and clients
• Train students/ staff in the area of occupational therapy
• Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the Rehab in-Charge and complete an incident form
• Be legally responsible and accountable, caring, compassionate, and professional at all times
• Manage clinical risk, and adhere to standards of patient care, treatment protocols, and documentation standards for the facility
• Performing all key functions concerning Physical therapy and additional, other related functions as directed when appropriate and also adhering to standards of performance as required by the institution
• Travel to remote mobile clinics as directed to coordinate and enhance functions between our facility and partner clinics for the betterment of patient care
• Undertake informal teaching sessions as required
• To undertake designated administration duties to enable the continuity of patient care
• Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities or discussions that help in promoting client health, facilitate social adjustment and prevent physical and mental dysfunction
• In charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the Hospital Standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• 1-2 years’ experience

   
Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate: 

• Strong communication skills with peers, superiors, physicians ,patients and their families
• Willingness to travel to remote clinic associated with our facility

COMPETENCIES:

• Social Skills- Must be able to relate well with all of the partners
• Integrity - Ability to be tactful, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
• High Achiever- Able and willing to set goals relevant to his Job description, achieve them, and help the team achieve common departmental goals