Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Royal Health Group, LLC Full time
Roles and responsibilities

Occupational Therapy(OT) focuses on helping individuals develop,recover, or maintain skills necessary for daily living and working.Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with people of all ages who facephysical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional challenges to improvetheir independence and quality oflife.

Key Skills for anOccupationalTherapist

  1. TherapeuticExpertise

    • Knowledge ofhuman anatomy, physiology, and the impact of various conditions ondaily life.
    • Proficiency in creating andimplementing personalized therapyplans.
  2. AssessmentandProblem-Solving

    • Evaluatinga patient's abilities and limitations in performing dailytasks.
    • Developing creative solutions toovercomechallenges.
  3. CommunicationSkills

    • Explainingtherapy goals and exercises to patients and theirfamilies.
    • Collaborating with healthcare teams,educators, andcaregivers.
  4. EmpathyandPatience

    • Understandingpatients' emotional struggles and providingsupport.
    • Encouraging progress in a motivatingand compassionatemanner.
  5. Adaptability

    • Adjustingtherapy plans based on individual progress andneeds.
    • Working with diverse populations andvaryingconditions.
  6. ManualDexterity

    • Assistingwith hands-on therapy for physicalrehabilitation.
    • Training patients in usingadaptive equipment and assistivedevices.
  7. TimeManagement

    • Organizingsessions effectively, especially in busy clinicalsettings.
    • Balancing multiple patients andadministrativeduties.
  8. Attentionto Detail

    • Recordingaccurate patient progress and therapyoutcomes.
    • Ensuring safety and effectiveness ofexercises andactivities.

Responsibilitiesof an OccupationalTherapist

  1. PatientAssessment

    • Evaluatingphysical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that impact dailyliving.
    • Assessing environments (home, school,workplace) for barriers toindependence.
  2. DevelopingTherapy Plans

    • Creatingindividualized interventions to improve skills like dressing,cooking, or writing.
    • Setting realistic goalsfor recovery andindependence.
  3. TherapyImplementation

    • Guidingpatients through exercises to enhance motor skills, strength, orcoordination.
    • Teaching adaptive techniques fordailytasks.
  4. RecommendingEquipment

    • Suggestingtools like wheelchairs, grab bars, or specializedutensils.
    • Training patients and caregivers intheir properuse.
  5. Documentationand Reporting

    • Recordingpatient progress and updating treatment plans asneeded.
    • Communicating outcomes with doctors,family members, andinsurers.
  6. Supportand Education

    • Educatingpatients and families about managing conditions and improvingquality of life.
    • Providing guidance onworkplace accommodations and safetymeasures.
Desired candidate profile

Evaluation/Re-evaluation

AnOT administer and evaluates clients through the use of standardizedassessments. They gauge functional abilities, including physical,emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to evaluate thenecessity of skilled occupational therapyintervention.

Treatment

AnOT helps the client achieve goals set forth in the treatment planby providing neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activity,therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, self-care/home managementtraining, development of cognitive skills, sensory integrationtechniques, wheelchair management, and woundcare.

Discharge

Atherapist ensures safety at discharge and continuation of progressby providing home exercise programs, family/caregiver instruction,recommendations for assistive equipment, and recommendations forcontinued therapy in a less-restrictivesetting.

Contribution toHealthcare Team

A therapistcommunicates with the larger health team through effectivedocumentation and charting in the patient and departmentrecords.

Maintenance ofDepartment Integrity

Anoccupational therapist complies with federal and state professionalrequirements.3 They also maintain professional expertise throughcontinued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriatefor the provision of specific treatments.

Insome cases, they may further develop the occupational therapydepartment by annually reviewing bestpractices.

Key Skills
Occupational Therapy,Occupational Safety &Health,Occupational Health Experience
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: MedicalPractice
Experience: Not Mentionedyears
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1
Joining Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025

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