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.