Occupational Therapist

Bachelor of Science(Occupational Therapy)Nationality Any Nationality Any Vacancy1 Vacancy Job Description Job Description2.1 To provide evaluation and treatment to patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive-communicative,voice and swallowing disorders. He/ She will assume delegated responsibility for delivering clinical governanceand service development including settling priorities for this area of service in collaboration with their linemanager.2.2 To provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions to adult and Paediatric patients within the chronic,specialist rehabilitation home care setting. Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidencebased and client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Provide this servicewith a caseload of complex cases as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating high-level problem solving andclinical reasoning skills, and independence in judgement.2.3 To manage therapists less experienced with regular supervision and Performance Management appraisals.Undertake the duties of an Occupational Therapist as defined by the Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD).2.4 The scope of practice for the professional Senior Occupational Therapist is that which is defined by HAAD.2.5 An Occupational Therapist is recognized as a responsible and accountable professional within NMCRH-KC.Responsibilities3.1 Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-KC, andpracticing within the standards and ethics of the Occupational therapist profession.3.2 Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in teammeetings3.3 Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provisionof services.3.4 Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff of NMCRH-KC.3.5 Participating in continuing education and courses updating Occupational therapy techniques and information.3.6 Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.3.7 Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safesystems of work.3.8 Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.3.9 Ensure that all therapists within the team use the analysis of the assessment and risks, to determine therapyaims and treatment goals, and then formulate intervention plans to reduce the impact of disability and promoteindependence, in collaboration with the client, cares, other team members and relevant agencies.3.10 Identify and select with the client/cares the most appropriate intervention, which balances the complexity ofrisk, safety, client/ care choice, independence, areas of conflict, eligibility for service and cost effectiveness.3.11 Using advanced experience and knowledge assess the client’s needs for specific equipment and adaptations toallow them to improve or maintain their level of independence. To support staff to prepare and present thecase to the Equipment and Adaptations Panel, to then be responsible for the installation of that equipment,ensuring that appropriate risk assessments and any necessary training are carried out to ensure that the clientand their cares are safe in its use.3.12 Using highly advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking to analyses the assessment made by others forequipment and adaptations. To act as an approved signatory on a one to one basis, and as Chair of the Equipment and Adaptation panel.3.13 To demonstrate highly specialized therapeutic moving and handling skills in the assessment and treatment ofclients. To give highly specialist advice to staff, client, cares and family on the correct manual handlingtechniques, undertaking highly specialized manual handling risk assessments.3.14 To establish a therapeutic relationship with the clients and their cares, to encourage participation in thetherapeutic process. To managing barriers to communication (e.g. different languages), through the use ofadvanced interpersonal skills (reasoning, negotiation, motivational tactics).3.15 To provide emotional support to the client and his/her cares/family in coming to terms with the impact of anew/ongoing diagnosis and how this disability impacts on their independence in daily activities and enable staffto develop these skill Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications4.1 Graduate from an approved College or University in Occupational Therapy.4.2 Current license in country of origin with HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.4.3 Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Occupational Therapy.4.4 Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.4.5 Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.4.6 Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.4.7 Ability to work with minimal supervision.4.8 Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizationalrequirements.4.9 Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuousimprovement.4.10 Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr