OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Works co-operatively and collaboratively with other Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to In and Out-patients.

2) JOB DESCRIPTION

• To carry out professional Occupational therapist duties as delegated by HOS (Head of Services). Exact duties will normally vary on a rotational basis but every effort will be taken to follow stated CPD needs and objectives of individual staff.
• Ensure appropriate professional assessment, care and attention is given to all patients.
• To maintain internationally recognized standard of physiotherapy practice.
• To ensure appropriate recording of any incident/ accident involving patients or family members under care of physiotherapist.
• To record any fault in any equipment / machine in the Equipment Faulty Report Book and ensure appropriate action is taken and followed up.
• To be committed to continuing personal professional development to ensure all of the above are properly carried out to the highest professional standards.
• To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994:-
• To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons.
• To co –operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty.
• To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer.
• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.
• Participate actively in any other new service that is introduced by the department.
• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and / or Hospital Accreditation are adhered to and records maintained, if and when these programs are implemented.
• Ensure the policies on patient’s and family’s rights are addressed at all times.
• Ensure compliance to Patient safety goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety (2008).
• Ensure adhere to Standard People Practice (SPP).

3) JOB REQUIREMENT

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Few years’ experiences in other hospitals or practices.
• Possess certifications in BLS.
• Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Caring, honest, and responsible workers.
• Microsoft Office literacy.
• Able to work as a team.
• Good communication skills.