أخصائي علاج وظيفي

Helps patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities.

Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
• Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
• Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating
• Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity
• Uses advance modalities to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination
• Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics
• Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work
• Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed
• Assesses patients’ home, work or/and class room for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations
• Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals
• Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families.
• Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Involve patients, families and caregivers by providing them with education and resources

Qualifications:

BS degree in Occupational Therapy.

Work Experience:

+ 2 years of experience .