Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for evaluating patients referred to occupational therapy, organizing and implementing individualized therapeutic programs with patients and families and observing and recording patient progress and response to treatment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs an evaluation on each patient to determine appropriate problems to be addressed
• Reviews patient chart for pertinent medical history, including test results and x-ray reports
• Analyzes and interprets patient’s needs, based on medical history, x-rays, tests and evaluation
• Establishes treatment goals and formulates a treatment plan based on the patient evaluation
• Administers treatment program and uses skilled techniques to provide treatment
• Monitors patient’s medical status, reviews and revises treatment plans as necessary as treatment plan progresses
• Directs and supervises the activities of support personnel and maintains responsibility for all aspects of patient care
• Educates patients and their families about the patient’s functional status, appropriate preventative and therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment and modalities for post-discharge care
• Documents required and pertinent information in patient’s medical record
• Reviews and co-signs progress notes written by occupational therapy assistants
• Participates in mutli-disciplinary management of patients, ensures coordination of treatment goals and discharge planning
• Completes required department forms accurately and in a timely manner
• Participates in the supervision of students assigned to clinical rotation and/or staff development programs

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist in relevant experience with patients with same diagnosis seen in acute care hospitals or rehabilitation facilities is required
• Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions
• Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduation from an accredited Diploma course in Occupational Therapy (minimum three (3) year curriculum)
• Current national license or membership in a recognized international agency is required
• Master’s in relevant clinical related field is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience)