Summary
Almoosa Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in Vision Rehabilitation in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The role involves assessing how visual impairment affects daily activities, developing individualized treatment plans, and training patients to use remaining vision, low vision aids, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology. The therapist will recommend environmental modifications, promote safety and independence, educate families and caregivers, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and document patient progress. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent recognized qualification.
The posting
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The Occupational Therapist specializing in Vision Rehabilitation provides assessment and intervention services to individuals with visual impairments to improve their functional vision, independence, safety, and participation in daily living activities.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients’ visual functioning and its impact on activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ functional needs and rehabilitation goals.
- Provide training in visual scanning, visual tracking, visual attention, and the use of remaining vision for functional tasks, as appropriate.
- Train patients in the use of low vision aids, magnification devices, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology.
- Educate patients on compensatory strategies for reading, writing, personal care, meal preparation, and other daily activities.
- Recommend environmental modifications to improve lighting, contrast, accessibility, and safety.
- Promote independence and reduce the risk of falls and accidents associated with visual impairment.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on vision rehabilitation strategies and home safety.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare providers.
- Document assessments, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations in accordance with clinical standards and facility policies.Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent recognized qualification