Occupational Therapist at Cure International

We are an Orthopedic Hospital with a very strong inclination towards the Ministry and winning souls for the kingdom of God.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist.

Essential Duties

• Develop a rehabilitation programme to help rebuild lost skills and restore function
• Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access, recommend changes in patients living environment that are consistent with their needs and capacities
• Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular and respiratory and booking them regularly for follow up and continued treatment where required
• Teach anxiety management techniques
• Help people to return to work and advise/ design and fabricate special equipment such as splints for correction and prevention of further disabilities
• Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. autism in relation to social interaction
• Develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques.
• Any other role that maybe needed from time to time

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• 1-2 years’ experience

Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate:

• Strong communications skills with peers, superiors, physicians and patients and their families
• Willingness to travel to remote clinic associated with our facility
• Integrity – Ability to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by coworkers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.