Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Primary duties

• Evaluate each patient and review charts for relevant medical history, test results, and x-ray reports.
• Analyze patient needs and establish treatment goals and plans based on evaluation and clinical information.
• Administer skilled treatment programs, monitor medical status, and revise plans as needed.
• Direct and supervise support personnel while maintaining responsibility for patient care.
• Educate patients and families about functional status, exercises, adaptive equipment, modalities, and post-discharge care.
• Document pertinent information, review and co-sign assistants’ progress notes, and complete department forms accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate treatment goals and discharge planning in multidisciplinary patient management.
• Participate in supervising clinical-rotation students and staff development programs.

Experience and qualifications

• At least two years of post-graduate experience treating relevant diagnoses in acute care hospitals or rehabilitation facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy diploma course with a minimum three-year curriculum.
• Current national license or membership in a recognized international agency.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation methods for physical dysfunctions; ability to interpret clinical data and deliver appropriate treatment.
• Critical thinking, decision-making, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication.

Language requirements

• English speaking and writing ability is required.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred.

Preferred education

• A master’s degree in a relevant clinical field is preferred and reduces the required experience by one year.