Locum Occupational Therapist

Job Responsibilities

1.        Maintain consistent competency in area of expertise

2.        Demonstrate professional & legal accountability for all aspect of work within the domain

3.        Ensure completion of patient documentation, records and accurate statistical to reflect care provided and meet standards

4.        Provide clinical assessment, analysis and provision of clinical diagnosis autonomously for individual patients to determine their need for occupational therapy intervention within specialist area

5.        Use evidence-based practice to plan, implement, evaluate, treat and progress patient care autonomously to maximize health status

6.        Able to manage complex and challenging cases in area of specialty

7.        Maintain and manage department caseload/workload effectively and efficiently

8.        Communicate and make recommendations to all relevant disciplines aof staff to maximize patient care

9.        Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy services modalities

10.      Orientate, supervise & advise staff when appropriate when required or requested on patient care

11.        Work with Therapy Assistants on administrative responsibilities.

12.        Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor

Job Requirements

1.        Degree in Occupational Therapy (Full Registration with AHPC)

2.        Educate Therapy Assistants on patient management, treatment procedures and use of different equipment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.