Vacancy title:
Occupational Therapist
Jobs at:
Aga Khan University HospitalDeadline of this Job:
09 March 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Occupational Therapist
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will be responsible for conducting in-depth evaluation of patients referred for occupational therapy, developing individual programs and carry out treatment. The incumbent will report to the Manager, Physiotherapy.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct initial evaluation and assessment of patients referred for occupational therapy.
• Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and proceed to administer them.
• Conduct patient and family education.
• To conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
• To evaluate the patients, need for adaptive and assistive devices
• Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patient’s progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
• Assign patients to the assistants or interns with laid out treatment plans and supervise their treatment
• To control infection by observing hygiene rules
• Maintain professional proficiency through review of current literature and attendance into continuing medical education programs in line with the occupational therapy accreditation requirements
• To have a full knowledge of the hospital policies & procedures, protocols, guidelines and adhere to the same
• Carry out clinical and service audits and evaluate improvement of services
• Supervising and delegating tasks to physiotherapy assistants and service attendants
• Ensuring functionality of equipment by participating in regular maintenance/monitoring & testing to ensure minimum equipment downtime
• Participate in planning and implementation of department goals and objectives to enable optimal performance
• Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety measures
• Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
• Responsibility for CCPC stroke program
Requirements:
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution/college
• Registered with Kenya Occupational Therapy Association
• Preferably 1-year experience as an Occupational Therapist
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Associate Degree
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