Key responsibilities of an occupational therapist include:
- Patient assessment:Conducting comprehensive evaluations to assess a patient's physical abilities, functional limitations, and needs related to daily living activities.
- Treatment planning:Developing individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, including goals and interventions to improve function.
- Therapeutic interventions:Implementing a range of activities and techniques to address specific needs, such as:
- Sensory integration activities
- Motor skills development
- Activities of daily living (ADL) training (bathing, dressing, eating)
- Cognitive rehabilitation exercises
- Adaptive equipment training
- Work hardening programs
- Patient education:Teaching patients and their families about their condition, self-management strategies, and home exercise programs
- Collaboration:Working with other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, physicians, and social workers to coordinate patient care
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program
Key skills for an occupational therapist:
- Excellent assessment and evaluation skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Manual dexterity and ability to adapt activities
- Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and developmental stages
- Ability to work with diverse populations and adapt interventions based on individual needs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹14,753.76 - ₹43,120.98 per month
Work Location: In person