Locum Occupational Therapist at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities. This role focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life through targeted therapies that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ needs, abilities, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address specific functional limitations.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment to facilitate skill development in daily activities, work, and play.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about techniques and strategies to enhance daily functioning and promote independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to provide holistic care.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational therapy

Experience:

• At least 3 years of full-time practice in occupational therapy, especially with neurodivergent patients

Competencies and Attributes

• Effective communication with doctors as well as patient.
• Maintain concise, timely, and accurate confidential records of patients.
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good time management skills to balance the clinical and other duties.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to solve difficult problems.
• Should be able to challenge decisions.
• Strong decision-making and practical skills.