Occupational Therapist_Rehabilitation Department*

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and management of patients referred for occupational therapy. Under supervision, assist in areas such as clinical supervision, research, professional education and induction.

The Challenges

You will be required to:

• Assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Report to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.
• Document patient occupational therapy records accurately.
• Charge patients accurately.
• Perform registration of new patients.
• Update individual performance statistical records regularly.
• Comply with clinical and service standards.
• Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences.
• Carry out regular inventory / equipment checks.
• Assist in the review and update of clinical protocols and SOPs.
• Assist in managing projects assigned to the workgroup.
• Participate in departmental QC and other activities, and to lead in some activities.
• Assist in promoting / marketing clinical services.
• Assist in clinical education of occupational therapy students.
• Assist in the induction of new occupational therapists.
• Contribute to departmental inservice training programmes and hospital educational talks.
• Actively update occupational therapy knowledge and skills.

The Requirements

• Recognised Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Service oriented and customer focused.
• Result oriented.
• Team worker.
• Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Powerpoint)