Occupational Therapist

Job Description

 Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive Occupational Therapy services in the designated area.

Responsibilities

•   Ensures and undertakes full comprehensive & accurate assessment of patients physical, psychological and social needs including those patients with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; using investigative and analytical skills, and formulate individualized management and treatment plans, using advanced clinical reasoning and utilizing a wide range of treatment knowledge, skills and options to formulate a specialized program of care. 
•   Evaluates patient progress and alter treatment programs as and when appropriate 
•   Maintains and is responsible for own caseload under the clinical supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist and dealing with referrals in line with the departmental policy. 
•   Implements and uses a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, and their families/care takers, the diagnosis and treatment plan to help progress rehabilitation. This will include patients who may have difficulties with understanding or communication 
•   Develops comprehensive discharge plans and works with relevant professionals to arrange ongoing care 
•   Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and other care providers on a group or individual basis in order to maximize rehabilitative potential. This may require explanation, instruction, persuasion, motivation, negotiation and reassurance or the use of behavioral modification techniques 
•   Formulates and completes all necessary records, reports and statistics in line with agreed occupational therapy service policy and professional guidelines. Record personally generated clinical observations 
•   Maintains up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge in order to provide a well- developed level of informed professional knowledge, and according to organizational requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD / CME hours per year required for re-licensing) 
•   Maintains Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s 
•   Assists Senior OT with maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties by following procedures for the management of these items. 
•   Complies with all safety, health and quality control programs and procedures as applicable. 
Accountabilities 
   •    Maintains Clinical competency in assigned specialist area/s 

 

Qualifications

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   NLT 2 years post graduate experience as an Occupational Therapist in relevant experience 
with patients with same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or Rehab Facilities 

Desired: 
•   N.A. 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Occupational Therapy (minimum three (3) years course duration) 
OR 
•   Direct entry to a recognized program with the attainment of an MSc degree in Occupational 
Therapy 
•   AND Current National License 

Desired: 
•   Master’s in Rehabilitation Services or relevant clinical MSc in related field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)