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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

NaufarDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar
16 hours ago
Job description

Job Title : Occupational Therapist

An Occupational Therapist is a qualified health care professional who is responsible for assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning and carrying out related documentation using systematic clinical reasoning and decision making.

Job Purpose : Occupational therapists are experts in analyzing the performance skills and patterns necessary for people to engage in their everyday activities in the context in which those activities and occupations occur.

Key Accountabilities :

  • Provide occupational therapy expertise in the area of rehabilitation and recovery throughout the Naufar journey for Patients.
  • Collaborate with Patients (And families as appropriate) in regaining self direction and in reengaging in important roles in their lives.
  • Provide occupational therapy assessment, planning, interventions and review with Patients
  • Provide individual occupational therapy sessions for Patients with a focus on : regaining self-direction; developing coping strategies and daily living skills in areas of self-care, productivity, leisure and rest; planning re-engagement in roles and society; and lifestyle restructuring
  • Provide community based services, including home and environment assessment, and community based rehabilitation sessions as required
  • Provide group based occupational therapy interventions as part of the overall programs of the Clinical units
  • Provide patient-centered and OT-based interventions (group and individual-based) in preparation for return to educational and occupational roles
  • In conjunction with other psychosocial disciplines, and Naufar’s community and international relations liaison, to liaise with appropriate educational and occupational agencies on behalf of Patients as required.
  • Develop, remediate, or compensate physical, cognitive, neuromuscular, sensory functions and behavioral skills.
  • Train in self-care, self-management, home management and community / work reintegration.
  • Maintenance and enhancement of performance capabilities in everyday life activities.
  • Prevention of barriers to performance, including disability prevention.
  • Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

Academic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
  • Or Three year (3) Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
  • Or Entry level Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

    • Certifications & Licenses :

  • Valid Primary license from the country of origin as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Eligible for license from the Licensing authority in the State of Qatar to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Up-to date CPD in relevant areas

    • Professional Experience :

  • Overseas : 2 years in Occupational Therapy.
  • 0 experience for Qataris and residents of Qatar who Graduates from Qatar institutions and successfully completed the internship.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor Degree, Diploma or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a non-WFOT accredited program will be required to have 5 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Multidisciplinary experience in psychosocial, mental health or medical field

    • Note : We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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