Occupational Therapist
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Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments.
Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes.
With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital serving Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates.
With 200+ beds and JCI accreditation, it delivers world-class, community-focused care.
By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network (including Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health Dubai, and Healthpoint), SSBZH stands at the forefront of medical innovation.
The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of military personnel, their families, and the broader community in the Northern Emirates.
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for delivering intensive, goal-oriented rehabilitation to patients transitioning from acute care.
The role involves managing
post-acute cases
, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.
The physiotherapist will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimize functional recovery, ensure continuity of care, and support safe discharge planning.
Experience
in structured rehabilitation programs, outcome measurement, and managing complex functional impairments is essential
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ functional abilities, cognitive status, and activities of daily living (ADLs) in the post-acute phase for both neurological and orthopedic conditions.
- Plan and deliver intensive, goal-oriented occupational therapy interventions to improve independence in self-care, mobility-related tasks, and instrumental ADLs.
- Implement task-specific, functional rehabilitation programs, including upper-limb rehabilitation, cognitive-perceptual training, and functional re-training.
- Monitor patient progress using standardized functional outcome measures, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to support holistic care, goal setting, and safe discharge planning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, assistive devices, energy conservation, and home modification strategies.
- Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements within the post-acute rehabilitation setting
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
- Valid MOH / DHA / DOH license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the UAE.
- Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience in post-acute rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, or similar settings.
- Demonstrated experience in managing neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation cases, including ADLs and functional retraining.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, functional outcome measures, and patient-centered goal setting.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and manage patients with complex functional and cognitive needs.
- Must be able to join immediately.
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