Occupational Therapist

Duties And Responsibilities :

· Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills

· Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities

· Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating

· Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity

· Uses advance modality’s to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination

· Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics

· Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work

· Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed

· Assesses patients’ home, work or/and class room for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations

· Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals

· Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress

· Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

QUALIFICATIONS :

· BS of Occupational Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

· Previous experience is a privilege.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS :

· Excellent communication skills.

· tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact

· the ability to work under pressure

COMPETENCE:

· The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives

· Good time management

· Team working skills

REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB:

· Proper, effective and compassionate communication.