Job Purpose:

We are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to join a growing team of medical professionals at a reputable medical institution. You will be working with patients who are recovering from injuries and disabilities and help them regain their abilities so that they can resume work. Duties will include conducting a physical assessment of clients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of clients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
• Preparing clients for a return to work.
• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
• Complying with local certification requirements.
• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

 Requirements: 

• Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree Qualification in Occupational Therapy , Masters will be add on advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of OT practice in a pediatric (birth to 18) setting
• Skill Set: Experience in assessing and supporting fine and gross motor skill development needs.
• Setting: Minimum of 2 years working in an international, English-speaking, multi-disciplinary setting
• Languages: Fully proficient in English and with the ability to assess and provide interventions in Arabic
• Multi-Disciplinary Team: Ability to work as part of a team, and manage cases with other professionals